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Miller, Philip, 1956-
LAN technologies explained / Philip Miller and Michael Cummins.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-55558-234-6 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Local area networks (Computer networks) I. Cummins, Michael. II. Title.
TK5105.7 .M555 2000
004.6'8 dc21
99-055965

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