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1. Introduction
2. Interfaces
2.1 Connectors
2.2 Signaling Types
2.3 Every Day Problems With Interfaces
2.3.1 Identity
2.3.2 Gender
2.3.3 Distance
2.3.4 Interface Conversion
2.3.5 Media Conversion
2.4 Wiring Adapters
2.5 Factors Influencing The Choice Of An Interface Converter
2.6 Interface Conversion With Work Stations
3. Wiring Alternatives - Media
3.1 Data Cable
3.2 Twisted Pair
3.3 Coaxial Cable
3.4 Fiber Optic Cable
4. Extending Distance - The Need For Short Haul Modems
4.1 Application
4.2 Environment
4.3 Selection
4.4 PC Extenders
5. Resource Sharing
5.1 Multiplexing
5.2 Port Sharing
6. Lightning And Surge Protection
6.1 Why Worry About Lightning?
6.2 Where Should You Worry About Lightning?
6.3 When Should You Worry About Lightning?
6.4 Equipment Protection
7. Test Equipment
7.1 Low Cost Data Line Analyzer
7.2 Data Analysis
7.3 Protocol Analyzers
7.4 Future Trends
8. Local Area Networks
8.1 Why Use LANS
8.2 LAN Architectures
8.2.1 Ethernet Bus Architecture
8.2.2 Token Ring Architecture
8.2.3 Comparing Ethernet And Token Ring
8.3 Ethernet Implementation
References
Glossary
