Understanding Data Communications

Gilbert Held

ISBN 10: 0471627453 / ISBN 13: 9780471627456

Published by John Wiley and Sons Inc, US, 2000

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Datenübertragung - von den Grundlagen bis zur Netzwerktechnik! Die nunmehr 3. Auflage dieses äußerst erfolgreichen Lehrbuches bietet Studenten und Fachleuten gleichermaßen einen umfassenden Überblick über alle Grundkonzepte. Vorkenntnisse werden nicht vorausgesetzt. Der Leser profitiert von der jahrzehntelangen Lehrerfahrung des Autors: Der Stoff wurde leicht verständlich aufbereitet; Übungsaufgaben helfen bei der Vertiefung. Alle Abbildungen und Tabellen sind im Powerpoint-Format auf der beiliegenden CD enthalten.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Data Communications
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471627453
• ISBN 13: 9780471627456
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1758 grams

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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.

About the Author

Gilbert Held is an internationally recognized author and lecturer who specializes in the applications of computer and communications technology. With over 30 years ofexperience in managing communications networks, he conducts seminars on topics that include LAN/WAN internetworking, data compression, and PC hardware and software. Held has written numerous books on computers and communications technology and has been recognized for his technical excellence in writing.