This much-needed update to the bestselling guide on the extensive changes to the local area networks (LAN) switching technologies explains why LAN switching technologies are critical to network design. This in-depth guide covers the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworks and examines the significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition seven years ago. You're sure to appreciate the witty writing style and easy-to-follow format on such an often-complicated subject matter.

About the Author

Rich Seifert is President of Networks & Communications Consulting. He has contributed to the design of a wide range of products including LAN switches.

Jim Edwards is a Nortel Networks certified support specialist specializing in network architecture, specifically switching, and virtual private networks. Working in the Premium Support Group consisting of Nortel's largest Enterprise customers, he has extensive experience with switching technologies.

Book Information
ISBN 9780470287156
Author Rich Seifert
Format Hardback
Page Count 816
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 1315g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 193mm * 48mm