Local area network selection criteria for undergraduate laboratory implementation

Author

Borns, Robert J.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA

fYear

1988

fDate

22-25 Oct 1988

Firstpage

31

Lastpage

35

Abstract

A list is presented of fourteen important parameters to consider when selecting a local area network (LAN) for a LAN laboratory course. The parameters described are: LAN technology, LAN features, operation and use, network expandability, compatibility, obsolescence, administration, technical support, security, reliability, cost, installation, physical layout, and support equipment. The relative importance of each parameter is explained, and practical examples are provided through experience gained during the development of an electrical engineering technology LAN course in the School of Technology at Purdue University

Keywords

computer aided instruction; computer science education; electrical engineering computing; equipment selection (computers); local area networks; software selection; LAN features; LAN selection criteria; LAN technology; administration; compatibility; cost; electrical engineering technology LAN course; installation; local area network; network expandability; obsolescence; physical layout; reliability; security; support equipment; technical support; undergraduate laboratory implementation; Baseband; Broadband communication; Data communication; Electrical engineering; Hardware; LAN interconnection; Laboratories; Local area networks; Manufacturing industries; Production facilities;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1988., Proceedings

Conference_Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1988.34950

Filename

34950