Describing Ethernet as the best choice for communications, Norris (technical director, Norwest Communications, Suffolk, UK) gives an overview of communication technical development before turning to the main text. Topics include the origins, technology, and evolution of Ethernet and its latest version, the Gigabit Ethernet; wireless Ethernet and its potential in LAN and local access; applications in storage area networks, commercial fixed and mobile data services, and network and service management. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR