Description |
1 online resource (689 pages) |
Contents |
Front Cover; Networking Explained; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Fundamental Concepts of Computer Networks and Networking; Chapter 2. Network Topologies, Architectures, and the OSI Model; Chapter 3. The Internet and TCP/IP; Chapter 4. Physical Layer Concepts; Chapter 5. Data Link Layer Concepts and IEEE Standards; Chapter 6. Network Hardware Components (Layers 1 and 2); Chapter 7. WANS, Internetworking, and Network Layer Concepts and Components; Chapter 8. Ethernet, Ethernet, and More Ethernet; Chapter 9. Token Ring; Chapter 10. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). |
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Chapter 11. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)Chapter 12. Frame Relay; Chapter 13. Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS); Chapter 14. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM); Chapter 15. Dialup and Home Networking; Chapter 16. Network Security Issues; Chapter 17. Network Convergence; Chapter 18. Wireless Networking; Appendix A: Vendor Ethernet/802.3 Prefixes; Appendix B: Using Parity for Single-Bit Error Correction; Appen. |
Summary |
Networking Explained 2E offers a comprehensive overview of computer networking, with new chapters and sections to cover the latest developments in the field, including voice and data wireless networking, multimedia networking, and network convergence. Gallo and Hancock provide a sophisticated introduction to their subject in a clear, readable format. These two top networking experts answer hundreds of questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology. |
Subject |
Computer networks.
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Computer networks. |
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Réseaux d'ordinateurs. |
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Computer networks |
Added Author |
Hancock, William M.
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Other Form: |
9781555582524 |
ISBN |
9780080512594 (electronic bk.) |
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0080512593 (electronic bk.) |
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