UNDERSTANDING DATA COMMUNICATIONS: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO NETWORKING

Gilbert Held

ISBN 10: 0471627453 / ISBN 13: 9780471627456

Published by Wiley, 2000

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Title: UNDERSTANDING DATA COMMUNICATIONS: FROM ...

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Edition: 3rd Edition

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Synopsis:

Now in its third edition, Understanding Data Comunications, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of data communications for both students and professionals. Assuming no prior knowledge of the field, it presents an overview of the role of communications, their importance, and the fundamental concepts of using the ISO's 7-layer approach to present the various aspects of networking.
* Covers the evolving high speed network access via digital subscriber line, cable modems and wireless communication.
* Examines the role of regulatory and standardization bodies, the operation of the Internet and the use of a variety of electronic applications.
* Includes a series of comprehensive questions covering the important concepts from each section.
* Describes the digital network used by communications carriers and the methods used to obtain access to the digital highway.
* Discusses frequency division multiplexing which forms the foundation for the operation of several types of high speed digital subscriber line.
Aimed at the senior level undergraduate and graduate computer science student, it is also essential reading for data processing professionals and those involved in computer science and data communications.

From the Publisher:

This expanded and completely updated edition, of the popular text reflects the major changes to communications technology since 1990. New Coverage includes discussions of ATM and Frame Relay, Ethernet and Token-Ring Networks, and expanded treatment of satellite communications. There is also new material on the ATM LAN versus WAN evolution as well as new sections on LAN networking and Internetworking. Emphasis is given throughout to reflect the emergence of the Internet with timely information on TCP/IP, NetWare, and LAN applications.