Local Area Network Performance

The number of Local Area Networks (LANs) is increasing rapidly and is expected to double over the next few years. From both an economic and operational perspective, the performance of an organization's LANs is critical. However, if a network is congested, performance is degraded and user productivity suffers. In this book and its accompanying disk, Gilbert Held provides a unique guide to the hardware and software tools with which to determine LAN performance. By following his advice, readers will be able to configure new LANs and modify existing networks to satisfy current and anticipated user requirements. Features include detailed instructions on how to estimate network and internet traffic prior to installing a network; guidance on how to select and design equipment for reliability and optimum performance; advice on how to estimate and analyse bridge and router delays; and coverage of how changes in the configuration of a network can affect the performance of Ethernet and Token-Ring networks. A 3 1/2" IBM PC compatible disk accompanies this book. This convenience disk contains all the programs listed in the text and will be of immediate practical use to all readers who have access to a PC.
An increasing amount of software for LAN management and testing is now becoming available. This book and disk package provides independent advice to enable network managers, designers and analysts to adjust their LANs for improved performance. It is also essential reading for all advanced students in electrical, electronic and communications engineering and computer science.