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Focusing on ATM-based LANs, including LAM emulation, this survey examines many LAN developments at the technical level. It presents recent technologies, how they work and why they may (or may not) represent cost-effective solutions for an enterprise. The book covers the pros and cons of LAN switching, virtual LANs, 100 Mbps LANs, routing, ATM LAN emulation, IP/multiple protocols over ATM, and more.