The ethernet / Kamarudin Shaari and Ruzaini Yusof

Local Area Networks, normally referred to simply as LANs are concerned with the interconnection of distributed communities of computer based data terminal equipments (DTEs) whose physical separation is confined to a single buildings. There are many types of LANs and Ethernet is one of the more favoured one. This report on the Ethernet is based on extensive research and study by the authors. The report starts with the overview of the LAN system covering the architectures, LAN components and OSI. It then proceed to describe the Ethernet in full detail. The prototype model is included followed by the current specification. The implementation of the interface card is then described down to the components level and their layout. The configuration and setup procedures were also mentioned. The last part of the report covers the computer evolution and computer security.