World Wide Web (WWW)

Provides links to informative World Wide Web sites.

Additional Reading

A list of helpful networking books and articles to read.

World Wide Web (WWW)

Learn more about various networking topics by looking at these World Wide Web sites:

3Com  http://www.3com.com

3Com manufactures LAN- and WAN-based network infrastructures and delivers end-to-end connectivity solutions to customers.

Adaptec  http://www.adaptec.com

Adaptec-designed hardware and software products are used to transfer data from a computer to a peripheral device or network.

Lucent Internetworking Systems  http://www.lucent.com/ins

Lucent Internetworking Systems develops technology and equipment solutions for telecommunications carriers, ISPs, and corporate customers.

Cabletron  http://www.ctron.com

Cabletron provides scalable products designed for large networks, service providers and small businesses.

HP  http://www.hp.com/ahp/Networking

Hewlett Packard offers networking products: hubs, switches, Internet/remote access, network management, and related products.

IBM  http://www.networking.ibm.com

IBM hardware and software provide solutions for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, Frame Relay, TCP/IP and SNA networks, and more.

Lantronix  http://www.lantronix.com

Lantronix markets Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networking products aimed at the workgroup and the small enterprise.

N.E.T.  http://www.net.com

N.E.T. multiservice networks offer Frame Relay, LAN internetworking, ISDN switching and advanced voice compression capabilities.

Network Associates  http://www.nai.com

Virus protection, security products, network default and performance management, and help desk technology are Network Associates' key products.

Nortel Networks  http://www.nortelnetworks.com

Nortel Networks offers switches, routers, shared media, remote and Internet access solutions, IP services and networking management applications.

Shiva  http://www.shiva.com

Shiva offers remote access technology for telecommuters, small branch offices, Internet service providers and large enterprise networks.

Sun Microsystems  http://www.sun.com

Sun develops enterprise network and system management software, programming environments and compilers, object technology and Internet/intranet security products. Sun's networking software includes the Java programming language.

Additional Reading

These books will help you learn more about networking:

	Data Network Handbook, Kenneth D. Reed (Von Nostrand Reinhold, 1996). This hardcover book is directly related to this course.
	Applied Data Communications, James E. Goldman. A business-oriented approach to data communications and networking.
	Newton's Telecomm Directory, Harry Newton. A handy reference, particularly for telecommunications terms.
	Data Communications, Computer Networks, and Open Systems, Fred Halsall. This text provides more detail on the OSI model and related subjects.