Build Your Own Lan and Save a Bundle

Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of computer networking, this book describes a full range of LAN options and helps readers determine their networking needs. Provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for building and/or installing: a 386 or 486 network server; low-cost XT or 286 workstations; disk storage media; LAN data backup systems; and much more.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
An overview of networks	p. 1
Zero-slot LANs	p. 17
Entry-level systems	p. 31
Large systems	p. 45
Cables	p. 59
Building your own server and workstations	p. 73
Disk drives	p. 99
Backups	p. 113
Monitors	p. 125
Communications	p. 135
Printers	p. 145
Essential software	p. 159
Mail order and magazines	p. 171
LAN management and troubleshooting	p. 185
Appendix	p. 199
Glossary	p. 215
Index	p. 227
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