Book description
As the number and variety of communication services grow, so do the challenges of designing cost-effective networks that meet the requirements of emerging technologies in wireless, sensor, and mesh networks. Computer and Communication Networks is the first book to offer balanced coverage of all these topics using extensive case studies and examples.
This essential reference begins by providing a solid foundation in TCP/IP schemes, wireless networking, Internet applications, and network security. The author then delves into the field’s analytical aspects and advanced networking protocols.
Students and researchers will find up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced networking topics, including:
Packet-switched networks and Internet Network protocols
Links
LAN Protocols
Wireless Networks
Transport Protocols
Applications and Management
Network Security
Delay Analysis
QoS
High speed protocols
Voice over IP
Optical Networks
Multicasting Protocols
Compression of Voice and Video
Sensor/Mesh Networks
Network architecture books are often criticized for not offering enough practical, scenario-based information. Computer and Communication Networks provides an effective blend of theory and implementation not found in other books.
Key features include:
Figures and images that simplify complex topics
Equations and algorithms
Case studies that further explain concepts and theory
Exercises and examples honed through the author’s twelve years of teaching about networking
Overall, readers will find a thorough design and performance evaluation that provides a foundation for developing the ability to analyze and simulate complex communication networks.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
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Part I. Fundamental Concepts
- Chapter 1. Packet-Switched Networks
- Chapter 2. Foundation of Networking Protocols
- Chapter 3. Networking Devices
- Chapter 4. Data Links and Transmission
- Chapter 5. Local Area Networks and Networks of LANs
- Chapter 6. Wireless Networks and Mobile IP
- Chapter 7. Routing and Internetworking
- Chapter 8. Transport and End-to-End Protocols
- Chapter 9. Applications and Network Management
- Chapter 10. Network Security
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Part II. Advanced Concepts
- Chapter 11. Packet Queues and Delay Analysis
- Chapter 12. Quality of Service and Resource Allocation
- Chapter 13. Networks in Switch Fabrics
- Chapter 14. Optical Networks and WDM Systems
- Chapter 15. Multicasting Techniques and Protocols
- Chapter 16. VPNs, Tunneling, and Overlay Networks
- Chapter 17. Compression of Digital Voice and Video
- Chapter 18. VoIP and Multimedia Networking
- Chapter 19. Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
- Chapter 20. Wireless Sensor Networks
- Appendix A. Glossary of Acronyms
- Appendix B. RFCs
- Appendix C. Probabilities and Stochastic Processes
- Index
Product information
- Title: Computer and Communication Networks
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2006
- Publisher(s): Pearson
- ISBN: 0131747991
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