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Author Merani, Maria Luisa.

Title Hands-on networking : from theory to practice / Maria Luisa Merani, Maurizio Casoni, Walter Cerroni
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2009]
©2009
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Description 1 online resource (xii, 259 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. Foundations -- 2. Architectures and protocols -- 3. Ethernet networks -- 4. Wireless networks -- 5. LAN devices and virtual LANs -- 6. Routers -- 7. Routing fundamentals and protocols -- 8. Wide area networks and user access
Summary Learn the core theory and explore real-world networking issues with this richly illustrated example-based textbook. It provides an accurate view of modern networks through detailed coverage of the most relevant networking technologies, with no unnecessary extras. Carefully designed, affordable laboratory exercises based on open-source software networking tools are included for hands-on practice with real networking devices. Numerous case studies and examples further link theory to practice, whilst the topologies, tools and configurations needed to carry out practical exercises are provided to guide students through each task. Its bottom-up approach is easy for students to follow and perfect for lab-oriented courses
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-252) and index
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Subject Computer networks -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Computer networks.
Genre/Form Problems and exercises.
Problems and exercises.
Form Electronic book
Author Casoni, Maurizio.
Cerroni, Walter.
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