Introduction: SOHO LANs

Chapter Syllabus

  • SOHO LANs Defined

  • Book Objectives

  • Who Needs This Book

  • What This Book Covers

  • Summary

  • Key Technical Terms

  • Review Questions

This book describes and examines from a plain language and practical viewpoint the technologies, technical terminology, installation, and operation of small office/home office (SOHO) Local Area Networks (LANs). SOHO LANs started in 1983, with PC Net and Ethernet-like disk and printer sharing networks using PCs and XTs.

SOHO LANs have evolved today into inexpensive home and office networks that support a variety of home and office applications. Home applications include the ubiquitous disk and printer sharing as well as sharing high-speed Internet access. Business applications add Web serving ...

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