This book has two intended audiences. First and foremost, it is a university textbook. Each chapter introduces, describes, and then summarizes fundamental concepts and applications, Management Focus boxes highlisht key issues and describe how networks are actually being used today. Technical Focus boxes hightlight key technical issue and provide additional detail. Mini case studies at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to apply these technical and management concepts. Moreover, the text is accompanied by a detailed Instructor's Manual that provides additional background information, teaching tips, and sources of material for students exercises, assignments, and exams. Finally, our Web page will continue to update the book.
Chapter 1 Introduction to data communications
Chapter 2 Application layer
Chapter 3 Physical layer
Chapter 4 Data link layer
Chapter 5 Network and transport layers
Chapter 6 Local area networks
Chapter 7 Wireless local area networks
Chapter 8 Backbone networks
Chapter 9 Metropolitan and wide area networks
Chapter 10 The Internet
Chapter 11 Network security
Chapter 12 Network design
Chapter 13 Network management