Understanding Data Communications: From Fundamentals to Networking

Held, Gilbert

ISBN 10: 0471930512 / ISBN 13: 9780471930518

Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1991

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Data Communications: From Fundamentals to Networking
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471930512
• ISBN 13: 9780471930518
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Data communications can be considered as the tether that binds modern society together. The impetus for this timely book is the importance and dependence upon communications. The author provides a detailed examination of its evolution, technology and future, focusing upon the characteristics, operation and utilization of data communications components that are the building blocks upon which networks are erected. Packed with illustrations, tables and schematic diagrams to fully explain concepts, theory and practice.

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.