Further Reading E-1

Appendix E

Further Reading

Alexander, S. & R. Droms, DHCP Options and BOOTP Vendor Extensions, RFC 2131, Silicon Graphics, Inc., Bucknell University, March 1997.

Angell, David. ISDN for Dummies Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 1995. Thorough introduction to ISDN for beginners.

Apple Computer, Inc. AppleTalk Network System Overview. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1989.

Apple Computer, Inc. Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1991.

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Forum, Framing and Encapsulation Standards for ADSL: Packet Mode, TR-003, June 1997.

Black, U. Data Networks: Concepts, Theory and Practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1989.

Black, U. Physical Level Interfaces and Protocols. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society Press, 1988.

Black, Uyless. Emerging Communications Technologies Englewood Cliffs, NJ: PTR Prentice Hall, 1994. Describes how emerging communications technologies, including ISDN and Frame Relay, operate and where they fit in a computer/communications network.

Bradley, T., C. Brown & A. Malis, Multiprotocol Interconnect over Frame Relay, Network Working Group, Internet Engineering Task Force, RFC 1490, July 1993.

Case, J.D., J.R. Davins, M.S. Fedor, and M.L. Schoffstall. "Introduction to the Simple Gateway Monitoring Protocol." IEEE Network: March 1988.

Case, J.D., J.R. Davins, M.S. Fedor, and M.L. Schoffstall. "Network Management and the Design of SNMP." ConneXions: The Interoperability Report, Vol. 3: March 1989.

Chapman, D. Brent. “Network (In)Security Through IP Packet Filtering” Paper available from Great Circle Associates, 1057 West Dana Street, Mountain View, CA 94041.

Chapman, D. Brent, and Elizabeth D. Zwicky. Building Internet Firewalls Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly & Associates, 1995. Dense and technical, but Chapter 6 provides a basic introduction to packet filtering.

Chappell, L. Novell's Guide to NetWare LAN Analysis. San Jose, CA: Novell Press, 1993.

Clark, W. "SNA Internetworking." ConneXions: The Interoperability Report, Vol. 6, No. 3: March 1992.

Comer, D.E. Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture Vol. I, 2nd ed. Englewood

Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1991.

Copper Mountain Networks, Internal Control Protocol (ICP) Interface Control Document (ICD), January 5, 1998.

Davidson, J. An Introduction to TCP/IP. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, 1992.

Droms, R., Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131, Bucknell University, March 1997.

Ferrari, D. Computer Systems Performance Evaluation. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1978.

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R9100 specifications

Farallon Communications R9100 is a high-performance network device designed to meet the demanding needs of modern telecommunications. This robust system specializes in delivering reliable, efficient, and scalable solutions for various networking environments. Its architectural design integrates cutting-edge technologies that enhance performance while ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the R9100 is its advanced routing capabilities. Equipped with powerful processors, it supports multiple routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP. This flexibility allows network administrators to optimize data flow and maintain seamless connectivity across diverse network topologies. The R9100 also includes sophisticated Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, enabling prioritization of critical traffic, which is essential for latency-sensitive applications.

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