Describes the advantages of setting up a local area network, discusses arrangements, communications links, controls, and standards, and includes advice on documentation, security, and system evaluation

This 1989 book provides an introduction to the immensely important area of computer networking.

Now in its fourth edition, this industry classic networking reference gives readers real world, in-depth explanations of confusing networking architectures and protocols, and helps them track down and repair costly networking problems.

Included are numerous Challenge Exercises, which allow students to gain hands-on experience with networking related tools and utilities, and Challenge Scenarios.