Reference Data for Engineers, 9th Edition

26 Computer Communications Networks

Fouad A. Tobagi, Mario Gerla

The Structure of Computer Networks

Switching Techniques

Types of Computer Communications Networks

Network Functions

The Physical Layer

The Data Link Control Layer

Asynchronous DLC Protocols

Synchronous DLC Protocols

Multiaccess Link Control

Fixed Assignment Techniques

Random Access Techniques

Centrally Controlled Demand Assignment

Demand Assignment With Distributed Control

The Network Layer

The Network Services

Routing

Congestion Control

CCITT Recommendation X.25

Higher-Level Protocols

The Transport and Session Layers

The Presentation Layer

High Speed Local Area Networks

A Taxonomy of Local Area Networks

Low- and Medium-Speed LANs

High-Speed LANs

Supercomputer Networks ...