Local and Wide Area Networks: Understanding the Pieces

9/19/99


Click here to start


Table of Contents

Local and Wide Area Networks: Understanding the Pieces

WHY have a LAN (Local Area Network) hooked to the Internet?

Ethernet - How does it work?

What are the PARTS you need?

Graphical Network

Network Interface Cards

CAT 5 Cables

Hubs and Switches

Optical or CAT5 Cabling

Server(s)

Router

Internet Connection

Cutting Costs: The Ultimate Mini-Net

Author: John Porter

Email: jhp7e@virginia.edu

Home Page: http://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/jhp7e.html