Local Area Networks, or LANs, are computer networks or basic data communications networks which are usually created out of a distinct class of networking equipment which is specifically tailored for communication over short distances. LANs are based on the OSI model layer construction that was initially created in 1983 and became a central component of the infrastructures of computer information systems. This 5 page paper considers the development of LANs and the layered construction based in the OSI model, and then outlines the basic construction of a LAN, the equipment utilized and the purpose for each layer segment. Bibliography lists 3 sources. A 5 page overview of the quality management system which serves as the international standard for businesses and industries around the world.
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Includes information on its architecture, how it controls switching and routing of calls, and a discussion of network signaling prior to SS7. Bibliography lists twelve sources. Bibliography lists 8 sources. A 30 page research study that reflects upon the issue of security in the management of computer networks. This paper outlines the major issues related to this subject, and then considers the application of this information within a corporate setting.