Understanding data communications from fundamentals to networking
This expanded and completely updated edition, of the popular text reflects the major changes to communications technology since 1990. New coverage includes discussions of ATM and Frame Relay, Ethernet and Token-Ring Networks, and expanded treatment of satellite communications. There is also new mate...
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Chichester
John Wiley & Sons
1997
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Communications in a Modern Society
- 2. Telegraph and Telephone Operations
- 3. Basic Circuit Parameters, Measurement Units and Media Overview
- 4. Fundamental Data Transmission Concepts
- 5. Terminals, Workstations and WAN and LAN Networking Overview
- 6. Representative Standards Organizations: the OSI Reference Model
- 7. The Physical Layer, Cables, Connectors, Plugs and Jacks
- 8. Basic Transmission Devices: Line Drivers, Modems, and Service Units
- 9. Regulators and Carriers
- 10. Transmission Errors: Causes, Measurements and Correction Methods
- 11. The WAN Data Link Layer
- 12. Increasing WAN Line Utilization
- 13. Local Area Networks
- 14. Basic LAN Internetworking
- 15. Digital Transmission Systems and Equipment
- 16. Network Architecture
- 17. Packet Networks and information utilities
- 18. Communications Software
- 19. Fiber-Optic, Satellite and communications
- 20. LAN and WAN convergence with ATM.