Nortel Networks: A Beginner's Guide
Joanne Edwards, Matt Jensen · 2001
From the Publisher: Learn the basics about networking with Nortel products and technologies. This easy-to-follow reference provides you with an overview of LAN technology and introduces the Nortel product lineincluding BayStack routers and Passport switchesand explains complex topics such as wireless technologies and virtual private networks (VPNs). Includes an 8-page blueprint section that maps out sample network designs,for additional visual instruction. A complete introduction to managing and maintaining a Nortel-based network Learn the fundamentals of networking with Nortel products and technologies using this accessible guide. Aimed at networking professionals just getting started,this easy-to-follow reference provides details for becoming skilled in working with Nortel-based networks. Beginning with an overview of networking basics and LAN technology,this book covers network topologies and introduces the Nortel product lineincluding BayStack routers and Passport switchesand then delves into more complex topics such as wireless technologies and virtual private networks (VPNs). An 8-page blueprint section maps out sample network designs,for additional visual instruction. And,this dual-purpose book can also function as a study guideit outlines exam objectives for the Nortel certification track. If you want solid advice on Nortel-specific networking,no other book can deliver the same practical coverage as Nortel Networks: A Beginner's Guide. Understand networking basics and get a Nortel product overviewLearn the differences between hubs,switches,and bridgesand know which to useGet details on local,remote,and IP routingWork withSNMP,RMON,and other network management toolsDiscover how to troubleshoot common networking problemsFind out about IP network design and performance analysis