Communication Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key Architectures

alberto-leon-garcia-indra-widjaja

ISBN 10: 0072423498 / ISBN 13: 9780072423495

Published by McGraw-Hill College (edition Rev Sub), 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Communication Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key Architectures
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College (edition Rev Sub)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072423498
• ISBN 13: 9780072423495
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Rev Sub.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This text for introductory courses in communication networks addresses networks from a top-down approach. The book presents an overview of communications networks and the fundamental concepts of the field, as well as advanced topics and detailed network architectures. Individual chapters discuss issues like layered architectures, digital transmission fundamentals, transmission systems, packet-switching networks, ATM networks, and security protocols. Appendixes also include network performance models and an introduction to network management. Leon-Garcia teaches at the University of Toronto. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)