Ethernet: The Definitive Guide by Charles E Spurgeon

Ethernet: The Definitive Guide by Charles E Spurgeon

Ethernet is a core networking technology used by every high tech business. While the basic protocols have changed little, new options such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet have increased the complexity of the topic. This guide includes everything needed to set up and maintain an Ethernet network and covers the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard and its protocols. The book is logically separated into five parts: "Introduction to Ethernet" provides a tour of basic Ethernet theory and operation, including a description of Ethernet frames, operation of the Media Access Control (MAC) protocol, full-duplex mode and auto-negotiation; "Ethernet Media Systems" shows how to build media-specific Ethernet networks, from a basic 10BASE-T Ethernet offering 10 Mbps over twisted-pair cables, to an advanced 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet, providing up to 1 Gbps of data transfer over fiber optic cables; "Building Your Ethernet System" teaches how to build twisted-pair and fiber optic media segments, as well as how to build Ethernet using repeaters and hubs; "Performance and Troubleshooting" is divided into two chapters. The first describes both the performance of a given Ethernet channel, as well as the performance of the entire network system. The second includes a tutorial on troubleshooting techniques and describes the kinds of problems network administrators are likely to encounter. The last part of the book includes a complete glossary of terms used throughout the book, a resource list, descriptions of thick and thin coax-based Ethernet systems, a guide to AUI equipment installation and configuration, and a listing of troubleshooting numbers.

'The book is written in a straightforward manner and along the way it debunks some of the myths surrounding Ethernet, such as the notion that collisions are badIf you have any involvement with Ethernet, whatever the scale, this book will be an invaluable resource that will allow you to tackle any future Ethernet projects with confidence.' - Pete Martin CEng, MBCS, Chief Programmer, Marconi Communications - Computer Bulletin, March 2001 (5 stars)

Charles E. Spurgeon is the senior network architect at the University of Texas at Austin, overseeing a network that supports more than 30,000 computers. He has worked on large campus networks for 20 years, beginning in 1979 when he used to "test" network equipment by using it to read the Science Fiction Lover's Digest over the ARPANET. In the 1980s he helped develop the Stanford University network, which included building a number of prototype Cisco Systems routers and linking them together with Xerox PARC's experimental Ethernet running at 3 Mbps. In 1994, he created what is widely acknowledged as the most comprehensive and popular Ethernet Web site (http://www.bellereti.com/ethernet/ethernet.html). Charles, who attended Wesleyan University, lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Joann Zimmerman, and their cat Sophie. In his spare time he reads seafaring novels, science fiction, mysteries, and anything else he can find on the shelves of their 4,000 volume home library. This is his third book on Ethernet.

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ISBN 10	1565926609
Title	Ethernet: The Definitive Guide
Author	Charles E Spurgeon
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Binding Type	Book
Publisher	O'Reilly Media
Year published	2000-03-14
Number of pages	520
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