Understanding Networking Technology: Concepts, Terms and Trends (Artech House Telecommunications Library)

This unique reference goes beyond mere definitions and helps readers put important terms and concepts into the proper context so that they gain a practical, working knowledge of networking technology, and become more "network savvy." In addition to explaining over 2,000 key terms, the book describes how the industry got to where it is and where personal computers, LAN, Internet, and other related technologies are heading.