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A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that is designed for a limited geographic area such as a building or a campus. Although a LAN can be used as an isolated network to connect computers in an organization for the sole purpose of sharing resources. The LAN market has seen several technologies such as Ethernet, Token Ring, Token Bus, FDDI, and ATM LAN. With the growing of wireless communication technology, the demand for connecting devices without the use of cables is increasing everywhere. Wireless LANs can be found on college campuses, in office buildings, and in industry.
The primary goal of the course lies in the mastery of fundamental concept of networking and how to design and install the LAN. It includes in-depth discussion of how wired and wireless LANs can be connected together using connecting devices. Topics include point to point protocol, random access, control access and channelization, Wired LANs: Ethernet, Wireless LANs, Connecting LANs and Backbone Networks, SONET/SDH, and Virtual Circuit Networks (Frame Relay and ATM). Use of simulation software OPNET.
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