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Appendix B - Introduction to LAN &
Ethernet Technologies
As communication and business applications become increasingly
complex, computer networking has evolved as a very important
part of the infrastructure.
Communication systems like Local Area Network (LAN) evolved
into sophisticated, powerful, yet flexible technology. Among the
different types of LAN technologies, Ethernet represents the best in
speed, cost, ease of installation, and supportability.
LAN
Local Area Network (LAN) technology gave personal computers
the power to share resources of hardware and software. LAN
connects personal computers, file servers, printers, etc. together
within a geographical area, usually a single building. Multiple,
widely dispersed LAN systems are referred to as a wide area
network (WAN)
.
Ethernet Technologies
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