Communication Networks: Principles & Practice

Description

This unique guide to communication networks fundamentals takes a new approach. Rather than following the standard (and increasingly outmoded) OSI network model, it is organized around networking concepts. Rather than plunge readers into the alphabet soup of communications protocols and technologies, Kasera starts with a concept like routing, and explains each technology in terms of how it helps to perform that function. The book is designed for communications engineers and technicians, as well as students.

CONTENTS:

PREFACEABBREVIATIONSPart 1: Building Blocks of Communications NetworksChapter 1: Network ServicesChapter 2: Protocol LayeringChapter 3: Transfer ModesChapter 4: Network Topology and ExtentPart 2: Core Concepts of Communication NetworksChapter 5: Transmission and Multiple AccessChapter 6: Data Link ControlChapter 7: Bridging Chapter 8: SwitchingChapter 9: AddressingChapter 10: SignalingChapter 11: RoutingPart 3: Advanced Concepts of Communication NetworksChapter 12: Traffic ManagementChapter 13: Security ManagementREFERENCESINDEX