 
Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design
January 2006, ©2005
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Part I: Networking Basics.
Chapter 1: Evolution of Computer Networks.
Chapter 2: General Principles of Network Design.
Chapter 3: Packet and Circuit Switching.
Chapter 4: Network Architecture and Standardization.
Chapter 5: Examples of Networks.
Chapter 6: Network Characteristics.
Chapter 7: Methods of Ensuring Quality of Service.
Part II: Physical Layer Technologies.
Chapter 8: Transmission Links.
Chapter 9: Data Encoding and Multiplexing.
Chapter 10: Wireless Transmission.
Chapter 11: Transmission Networks.
Part III: Local Area Networks.
Chapter 12: Ethernet.
Chapter 13: High-Speed Ethernet.
Chapter 14: Shared Media LANs.
Chapter 15: Switched LAN Basics.
Chapter 16: Advanced Features of Switched LANs.
Part IV: TCP/IP Internet-working.
Chapter 17: Addressing in TCP/IP Networks.
Chapter 18: Internet Protocol.
Chapter 19: Core Protocols of the TCP/IP Stack.
Chapter 20: Advanced Features of IP Routers.
Part V: Wide-Area Networks.
Chapter 21: Virtual Circuit WAN.
Chapter 22: IP WANs.
Chapter 23: Remote Access.
Chapter 24: Secure Transport Services.
Summary.
Review questions.
Problems.
Conclusion.
References and recommended reading.
Index.
- Takes an engineering approach to how networks are constructed
- Networking concepts explained plainly with emphasis on how networks work together
- Practical solutions backed up with examples and case studies
- Balance of topics reflects modern environments
- Instructor and Student book site support including motivational courseware
Kevin Curran, Ulster University
'Very good book with a lot of practical examples, which will enrich students understanding and experience in the area.'
Frederick Mtenzi, Dublin Institute of Technology
'It is unbelievable to find such a wealth of networking concepts compiled into one book.'
Freddy Nailana, University of Limpopo
'I am using this book for an undergraduate level course that I am teaching. This book was an extremely pleasant surprise. The language is clear, the organization is fantastic and the overall presentation makes this extremely dense text easy to read and understand.'
Daniel Lefebvre, Vermont, USA
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