How Networks Work

How Networks Work is a stunning book, illustrated in full color, that takes readers through the inner-workings of network systems with simple explanations that avoid networking jargon.. The book begins by describing the basic principles of signaling and information packaging used in all systems and goes on to show how those principles work inside pieces of network equipment ranging from network interface cards to the Internet. This latest edition includes new technologies not covered in previous editions, including set top boxes, wireless palm, and more!

Les Freed and Frank Derfler are a proven best-selling networking combination. In addition to authoring the wildly successful How Networks Work, Fourth Edition and Millennium Edition, they also wrote Get a Grip on Network Cabling, a success for Ziff Davis Press that is still being used in many college and technical school cabling classes as the coursebook. Frank is a Senior Networking Editor and Les is a Contributing Editor at PC Magazine, where they review the latest networking products and technology for the world's largest computer magazine.