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NETWORKS: A Review of Their Technology, Architecture and Implementation

Larry L. Learn

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 1 February 1988

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Abstract

This article provides a broad overview of telecommunications and network‐related technologies. Topics covered include identification and review of network elements, analog and digital signals, synchronous and asynchronous transmission formats, transmission media and equipment, transmission techniques and characteristics, multiplexing, network types, access technologies, network architectures and topologies, local‐area network technologies and attributes, protocols and protocol issues, gateways, internetworking, local networking alternatives, equipment certification, and various aspects of network management. It is intended to provide the practicing professional in the field of library and information science with a broad, up‐to‐date technical review that might serve to support and facilitate further investigation of current developments in networks and networking. Although the broad range of topics is not treated in depth, numerous references are provided for further investigation.

Citation

Learn, L.L. (1988), "NETWORKS: A Review of Their Technology, Architecture and Implementation", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 19-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047725

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1988, MCB UP Limited

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