Computer communications and networks

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Main Author: Freer, John R
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York IEEE Press 1996
Edition:2nd ed
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Call Number :TK 5105.5 .F74 1996
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • 1 Data communication concepts and alternatives
  • l2 Communications media
  • 3 Modems and multiplexers
  • 4 Network topologies, switching and access control
  • 5 Layered network architectures
  • 6 Interface standards
  • l7 Local area networks
  • 8 Wide area network standards
  • 9 Performance prediction
  • 10 Computing and software issues
  • 11 Threats to communications security
  • 12 Network implementation
  • Appendix: Data communications standards
  • Exercises
  • Glossary
  • References and further reading
  • Index.