最近局部区域网的迅速增长表明:我们将在长时期内受益于局部区域网技术。但是,随着局部区域网技术的日臻成熟,出现了两种观点。第一种观点认为:光纤将是网络化标准和安装中的一个重要部分;第二种则认为:对于普遍接受的网络来说,每次连接的费用是要考虑的关键问题。本文将探讨在局部区域网中使用光纤时必须考虑的连接问题以及可供选用的解决方法。在绝大多数大型公司里,局部区域网可以为数以万计的计算机和辅助设备提供储存 The recent rapid growth of the local area network shows that we will benefit from the local area network technology over a long period of time. However, as the technology of the local area network has matured, two kinds of views have emerged. The first view is that fiber optics will be an important part of networked standards and installations; the second is that for a universally accepted network, the cost per connection is a key issue to consider. This article examines the connectivity issues that must be considered when using optical fiber in local area networks and the solutions available. In the vast majority of large companies, local area networks can provide storage for tens of thousands of computers and auxiliary equipment