This valuable handbook provides readers with all the information they need on each of the dominant upper and lower layer protocols to learn how they work, how to design and implement addressing, plus their important command references, terms and acronyms. An indispensable reference for a wide range of network professionals.

This is a reference text for advanced network architects, designers and administrators. It covers every aspect of contemporary network computing, from data and voice to multimedia, Intranet networks. There is also step-by-step instructions on how to develop a hybrid network. Ed Taylor is the author of "The McGraw-Hill Internetworking Handbook".