Data Communications and Computer Networks
for Computer Scientists and Engineers
2nd Edition
Published on 29. April 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-0-13-093047-7 (ISBN)
Description
A broad introductory text written for computer scientists and engineers, focusing on the fundamental aspects of data communications and computer networks. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to cover current networking issues and technologies. Specific updates include those on networks and their management, transmission technologies, security and encryption. This text is appropriate for modular courses in data communications as well as computer science. It is also a useful source for professionals in related disciplines.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
750 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-093047-7 (9780130930477)
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Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Data communications
3. Information theory
4. Error control
5. Data link control
6. Modems
7. Access networks
8. Transport networks
9. Introduction to local area networks
10. LAN standards
11. High-speed LANs and metropolitan area networks
12. Packet-switched and frame relay networks
13. Asynchronous transfer mode
14. Internetworking
15. Internet protocols
16. Network management
Appendix 1 Encryption
Appendix 2 Line codes
Appendix 3 Applications of queuing theory
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Data communications
3. Information theory
4. Error control
5. Data link control
6. Modems
7. Access networks
8. Transport networks
9. Introduction to local area networks
10. LAN standards
11. High-speed LANs and metropolitan area networks
12. Packet-switched and frame relay networks
13. Asynchronous transfer mode
14. Internetworking
15. Internet protocols
16. Network management
Appendix 1 Encryption
Appendix 2 Line codes
Appendix 3 Applications of queuing theory
Glossary
Bibliography
Index