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| Category: | General - Books | By: | Addison Wesley US |
| More info: | www.awprofessional.c... | Author(s): | Fred Halsall |
| Pages: | 803 | Year of publication: | 2005 |
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A number of different access networks are now
used to gain access to the global Internet.
Separate chapters illustrate how each type of access
network operates, and this is followed by a
detailed account of the architecture and protocols of
the Internet itself and the operation of the
major application protocols. This body of knowledge is
made accessible by use of illustrations & worked
examples that make complex systems more understandable at
first glance. This makes the book ideal for
self-study or classroom use for students in Computer
Science or Engineering, as well as being a
reference for practitioners who require a definitive guide
to networking.
New Features:
- A chapter is devoted to
each of the different types of access network:
Telephone networks, LANs & intranets, Wireless networks, and
Entertainment networks; - A chapter is devoted to
each of the main components of the global
Internet, from modern Internet protocols to the World
Wide Web;
- A chapter is devoted to the
vital topic of Network Security;
- An online study
guide provides a rich set of resources for
both students & instructors.
Key Features:
- Detailed figures &
worked examples illustrate many of the topics covered
in the text, helping readers to visualize &
understand complex topics;
- Introduces the topics of data
communications & networks, enabling students that are new
to the subject to build up an understanding
of the various terms & techniques used.