小结(精简)教程分析.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Communications network that serves users within a confined area is known as a Local Area Network (LAN). Computers (server and workstations) are normally distributed around a single office or building, including and network device like hub, bridge or router. Messages are transmitted in LAN as a series of packet with high data rate (small propagation delay). The packets may be fixed or variable length. Most LANs have broadcast capability. * * The topology of a network defines the structure of its logiacal layout. There are three main categori