A comprehensive introduction to local area networks (LANs) including theory, concepts, and installation, this edition includes significant updating. An entirely new chapter has been added on network design using TCP/IP, and the accompanying CD includes background material on client/server information systems. In addition, there is new material on: gigabit Ethernet and full duplex net architectures; CAT 5 Level 5, 6, and 7; NIC configuration; LAN character...