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Lantronix

As manufacturers and distributors of networking products, this company provides a number of pages of information defining components and issues important to networking. The following pages are direct links to easy-to-read tutorials on networking topics.

• Ethernet Tutorial - Part 1, Networking Basics Introduces the student to fundamental concepts common to network designs in an easy to read structure. Examples of the concepts described are: LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Protocols, Media, Topologies, Collisions, Network Interface Card, Switches, and Hubs.
  
• Ethernet Tutorial - Part 2, Adding Speed This tutorial introduces students to how and when to use bridges, switches, repeaters, routers, and network design criteria.
  
• Ethernet Tutorial - Part 3, Sharing Devices The need to connect various parts together, both locally and remotely, is the focus of this tutorial. Topics covered include: Remote Access Servers, Remote Access Applications, Printer Servers, and Terminal Servers.
  
• Glossary of Terms A comprehensive, alphabetical glossary of network terminology.
  
• Guide to Using Fast Ethernet An article explaining what a fast ethernet network is, the "Rules of the Road", how to maintain a quality network, and fast ethernet migration.
  
• Network Switching Tutorial Since switching can add capacity and speed to your network, it is important to understand how they may or may not benefit your network. This tutorial investigates what switches are, explains how they help avoid congestion, and describes the benefits of switching.

Picking the Right Network Management Platform

"Network management platforms are simultaneously becoming more open, more integrated, and more intelligent. But this only makes the job of selecting a network management system harder for managers. We help you understand the players, the differences, and how to determine which one is right for you."

(The) Vocabulary

Frequently used acronyms and terms used in Network Management.

Web66 Network Construction Set

The instruction and information at this site is designed to give you enough knowledge to analyze and understand almost any modern computer network. In addition, after working through this site, you should be prepared to begin learning how to plan your own school network.

Welcome to Charles Spurgeon's Ethernet Web Site

An extensive site providing information about Ethernet local area network (LAN) technology, including the original 10 Megabit per second (Mbps) system, the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet system, and the Gigabit Ethernet system. The site has over 150 pages of concise technical information, tutorials for each system listed, and links to more resources.

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