Communications and Networking: An Introduction (Computer Communications And Networks) - Softcover

Cowley, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846284880 ISBN 13: 9781846284885

Publisher: Springer, 2006

Synopsis

This book provides a clear and easy to follow treatment of communications and networking. It is written specifically for undergraduates who have no previous experience in the field. The author takes a step-by-step approach, with many examples and exercises designed to give the reader experience and increase confidence by using and designing communications systems. Written by a lecturer with many years' experience teaching undergraduate programmes, the text takes the reader through the essentials of networking and provides a comprehensive, reliable and thorough treatment of the subject. The book is also accessible for business professionals.

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Communications and Networking: An Introduction provides a clear and easy to follow treatment of the subject, written specifically for undergraduates who have no previous experience in the field. The author takes a step by step approach, with examples and exercises designed to give the reader increased confidence in using and understanding communications systems. Topics covered include communications technologies, networking models and standards, local area and wide area networks, network protocols, TCP/IP-based networks and network management. Key features: • Includes plenty of material on wireless communications, both fixed and mobile • Offers coverage of network security • Features many explanatory diagrams • Incorporates a comprehensive glossary Written by John Cowley, a lecturer with many years' experience teaching undergraduate programmes, the text takes the reader through the essentials of networking and provides a comprehensive, reliable and thorough treatment of the subject. The Author's website http://www.fcet.staffs.ac.uk/jc9 provides further material in the form of solutions, further examples and other relevant subject materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846284880
• ISBN 13: 9781846284885
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240