Author Forouzan, Behrouz A. Additional authorFegan, Sophia Chung Publisher McGraw-Hill (Boston, 2003) Language(eng) English ISBN0071232419 SeriesUnknown Edition3rd Ed. SubjectDATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS; NoteAppendix: p. 861-910; Glossary: p. 911-948; AbstractData Communications and Networking, 3/e provides a comprehensive and current introduction to networking technologies. The book is accessible to students from all backgrounds and uses hundreds of figures to visually represent concepts. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect the constantly changing world of network technologies. Enhanced coverage of bluetooth, wireless, satellites, as well as four new chapters on security have been added. The book has also improved its coverage of high speed access to the internet with more on DSL, Cable TV, and SONET. The third edition has transitioned from using the 7-layer OSI model to the 5-layer Internet Model. More time is spent on TCP/IP in the new organization. Forouzan's book continues to be supported by an On-line Learning Center (OLC) that contains many extra resources for students and instructors. Some of the features include PowerPoints, solutions, self-quizzing, and Flash animations that illustrate concepts.

Number of pagesxxxiv, 973 p. Dimension23 cm. Other descriptionUnknown