This book is an introduction to LAN switching technology and is designed to help a variety of different professionals evaluate their LAN needs, including telecommunications engineers, network developers, planners and consultants, technical support, and sales and marketing personnel. Switching Technology in the Local Network provides a complete, up-to-date overview of LAN switching, with real examples throughout; includes a review of LAN basics, plus comparisons of the various LAN technologies such as switched Ethernet and ATM, helping readers decide when and how to upgrade their existing network systems; and covers the latest information on Ethernet/ATM migration, 10/100 Ethernet switching, 10/100 Ethernet migration, ATM, and switching theory.