James Edwards

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    The All-New Switch Book

    James Edwards

    This much-needed update to the bestselling guide on the extensive changes to the local area networks (LAN) switching technologies explains why LAN switching technologies are critical to network design. This in-depth guide covers the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworks and examines the significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition seven years ago. You’re sure to appreciate the witty writing style and easy-to-follow format on such an often-complicated subject matter.

    Nortel Guide to VPN Routing for Security and VoIP

    James Edwards

    Here's your handbook to Nortel VPN Router If you're a beginning-to-intermediate-level networking professional, this guide lays the groundwork you need to establish and manage your network with VPN Router. Everything is here-hardware, software, laboratory set-ups, real-world examples, and, most importantly, advice gleaned from the authors' first-hand experiences. From understanding the equipment to deployment strategies, management and administration, authentication, and security issues, you'll gain a working knowledge of VPN Router. You will explore tunneling protocols, VoIP, troubleshooting, and exercises to help you apply the Nortel VPN Router in your own environment. This book prepares you to handle the project and provides a resource for future reference. Manage the complexities of Nortel's VPN Router Review the newest networking standards Become acquainted with all the tools in the Nortel VPN Router portfolio, and apply them to your organization's needs Deploy a VPN Router in a Small Office or Home Office (SOHO) network or a large corporate network Learn to apply security features such as a stateful firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), port forwarding, and user and Branch Office Tunnel (BOT) termination Establish security for VoIP and roaming wireless connections Explore the Nortel VPN Client software, supported platforms, installation and configuration information, and basic VPN Client concepts Maximize the effectiveness of your Nortel VPN Router solution

    Networking Self-Teaching Guide

    James Edwards

    IT professionals who want to move into the networking side in a corporate or enterprise setting will find the detailed content they need to get up to speed on the very latest networking technologies; plus, current networking professionals will find this a valuable and up-to-date resource. This hands-on guide is designed so that you can select, design, and implement an actual network using the tutorials and steps in the book. Coverage includes an overview of networking technologies, including the hardware, software, transmission media, and data transfer processes; in-depth coverage of OSI and TCP/IP reference models; operating systems and other systems software used in today?s networks; LANs, WANS, and MANs, including the components and standards that operate within each type of area network; and more.