Download or read book Local Area Networks written by John McNamara and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise book provides an objective introduction to local area networks - how they work, what they do, and how you can benefit from them. It outlines the pros and cons of the most common configurations so you can evaluate them in light of your own needs. You'll also learn about network software, with special emphasis on the ISO layered model of communications protocols.