Installer's Guide to Local Area Networks

Buddy Shipley

Installer's Guide to Local Area Networks is mandatory reading for every cable installer and apprentice who needs a single source of practical information on a complete range of networking topics, from current and legacy local area network (LAN) technologies to the cabling standards that support them.

Written by an experienced educator with nearly twenty years of first-hand, professional experience in the computer networking industry, this all-inclusive, general reference uses a remarkably entertaining style to convey a wealth of practical information and detailed technical specifications.

The book begins by defining a LAN and introducing essential buzzwords, standards, and organizations, plus network protocols and operating systems. Subsequent chapters are presented in logical sequence to propel readers on a direct path to understanding the essential aspects of today's modern LAN technologies, including media requirements, cable plan installation standards and practices, plus certification details.

In addition, a unique historical perspective heightens the reader's appreciation of the evolution of modern LAN technologies while offering useful insights into the reasons why some emerging technologies succeed and others do not.

Features:

• coverage spans from contemporary and legacy LANs to leading-edge wireless networks and Ethernets, providing a solid foundation for network administrators and other service professionals seeking any of today's industry certifications
• troubleshooting methods and shortcuts appear throughout, allowing installers, electricians, service technicians, and others interested in setting up a home network to save time and money
• commercial product standards and current certification specifications are explored thoroughly, ensuring optimal cable plant installation reliability and application support
• must-know terms, acronyms, and jargon are defined in a glossary, enabling readers to quickly master the vocabulary needed for effective communication in one of today's hottest industries
• discussion of emerging technologies offers insights into the future of networking technologies, preparing readers for rewarding, long-term professional career success
• numerous examples familiar to cabling and networking professionals are included throughout the book, making it ideal for use in electrical and communications education programs and professional training programs alike

Contents:

PREFACE

CHAPTER 1 LAN Overview:

WHAT IS A LAN?
PURPOSE OF A LAN
HOW LANS WORK.
CLIENTS, SERVERS, AND HOSTS
DEFINING THE TOPOLOGY
Traditional Linear Bus
Traditional Ring
Traditional Star
Star-Wired Bus
Star-Wired Ring
BUZZWORDS AND TLAS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 2 A Brief History of LANs:

LAN EVOLUTION
TRANSMISSION METHODS: BASEBAND AND BROADBAND
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 3 Standards and Organizations:

STANDARDS OVERVIEW
STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
EIA
TIA
NEMA
IEC
ANSI
IEEE
ISO
ITU-T
IETF
ISO OSI SEVEN-LAYER REFERENCE MODEL
ISO AND PROTOCOL COMPARISON
So Why Standardize?
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 4 Data Elements

BITS, BYTES, FRAMES, PACKETS, AND CELLS
Bits and Bytes
Frames
Packets
Cells
LOGICAL LINK CONTROL AND SNAP
NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND APPLICATIONS
Network Communication Protocols:TCP/IP, IPX, DECnet,AppleTalk et al
TCP/IP Applications and Utilities
Network Operating Systems
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 5 LAN Technologies:

ETHERNET
Network Access Method: CSMA/CD
Frame Structure
TOKEN RING
Network Access Method:Token Passing
Frame Structure
FDDI AND CDDI
Network Access Method:Token Passing
Frame Structure
ALTERNATIVE ETHERNET NETWORK ACCESS PROTOCOLS
802
3w-BLAM
802
3x-Full Duplex/Flow Control
FDDQ-Fair Dual Distributed Queuing
PACE-Priority Access Control Enabled
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 6 Classic Ethernet:

10 MBPS ETHERNET OVERVIEW
TRANSCEIVERS, CABLES,AND CONTROLLERS
Transceiver Features and Functions
Transmit and Receive Data
Collisions, Fragments, and Jams
Jabber Protection
InterFrame Gap
SQE, Heartbeat, and Jam
Electrical Isolation
Grounding
DIX Drop Cables and IEEE AUI Cables
Multiport Transceivers, DELNIs, and Fan-Outs
10BASE5
Physical Media
Transceivers and Taps
Installation Rules
10BASE2
Physical Media
Transceivers, Taps, and Tees
Installation Rules
10BASE-T
Physical Media
Transceivers, Connectors, and Hubs
Installation Rules
10BASE-F
Physical Media
Installation Rules
CHAPTER SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 7 Token Passing Rings:

IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING.
Physical Media.
STP Specifications.
UTP Specifications.
Cables and Connectors.
Installation Rules.
ANSI X3T12 FDDI AND CDDI.
Physical Media.
Cables and Connectors.
Installation rules.
Station Attachment Types.
Dual Ring Fault Tolerance.
Optical Bypass Switch.
Dual Homing.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 8 Contemporary LAN Standards:

IEEE 802.3U 100BASE-T FAST ETHERNET.
100Base-TX.
100Base-FX.
100Base-T4.
100Base-T2.
Fast Ethernet Features.
Auto-Negotiation.
Full-Duplex Transmission.
Installation rules.
IEEE 802.3Z AND 802.3AB GIGABIT ETHERNET.
1000Base-LX.
1000Base-SX.
1000Base-CX.
1000Base-T.
Gigabit Ethernet Features.
Carrier Extension.
Frame Bursting.
Installation rules.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 9 Internetworking Devices: Repeaters and Hubs:

AN OVERVIEW OF REPEATERS.
THE ETHERNET COLLISION DOMAIN.
10 MBPS REPEATERS.
10Base2 Ethernet Repeaters.
10Base-T Ethernet Repeaters.
100 MBPS FAST ETHERNET REPEATERS.
1000 MBPS GIGABIT ETHERNET REPEATERS.
Buffered Repeaters.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 10 Internetworking Devices: Bridges and Layer 2 Switches:

AN OVERVIEW OF BRIDGES.
Source Route Bridges.
Translation and Encapsulation Bridges.
IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging.
Forwarding Table.
SWITCHING METHODS.
LAYER 2 LAN SWITCHES.
IEEE 802.1D SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL.
Spanning Tree Protocol Problems.
Other Switching Problems.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 11 Internetworking Devices:

Routers and Layer 3 Switches.
AN OVERVIEW OF ROUTERS.
ROUTING UPDATE PROTOCOLS.
Routing Information Protocol.
Open Shortest Path First.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES.
Load Sharing and Balancing.
Packet Filters.
Network Address Translation.
NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS AND PROTOCOLS.
Server-based Internetworking.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 12 Cable and Cabling Standards:

CABLING OVERVIEW.
Coaxial.
Twinax.
Shielded Twisted Pair.
Unshielded Twisted Pair.
Optical Fiber.
CABLING STANDARDS.
ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-A Structured Cabling System.
Media and Connecting Hardware Performance Specifications.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A Design Considerations.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 606 Administration.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 607 Grounding and Bonding.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 13 IP Addressing and Subnetting:

IPV4 ADDRESSING.
IP ADDRESS CLASSES.
SUBNETS.
Subnet Mask.
IP SUBNETTING EXAMPLES
SUPERNETTING WITH CIDR.
IP HOST CONFIGURATION.
DHCP.
CHAPTER SUMMARY.
REVIEW QUESTIONS.

Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
ONLINE REFERENCES.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.

Soft-cover  - 288 Pages