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Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications

Author(s): Curt White

ISBN: 9788131520956

Edition: 7^th

₹1110

Binding: Paperback

Imprint : Course Technology

Pages: 444

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'Data communications and computer networks are vital in today's business world. FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS, 7E, balances technical and practical everyday aspects of data communications for future business managers, computer programmers, and system designers needing a thorough understanding of basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. The Seventh Edition retains many of the elements that made past editions so popular, including readability and coverage of the most current technologies. This book offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and error detection and correction.

' Thirteen chapters introduce computer networks and data communications and include coverage of the language of computer networks and the effects of data communications on today''s society. "Details" sections separate highly technical material from the rest of the chapter narrative. "In Action" examples demonstrate the chapters'' key topics in a realistic work environment. "Thinking Outside the Box" exercises at the end of each chapter challenge users to explore ideas beyond those explicitly outlined in the chapter. Updated to include the latest technologies, the Seventh Edition features expanded coverage of the TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI model, discussion of digital and analog signal basics, a section on UTP, a new discussion on 4G cellular, updated WiMax material, an introduction to the Thunderbolt interface, and new examples of FDM and TDM (cell phone systems and cash registers). Additional changes include the combination of infrared, ultra-wideband, Zigbee, and free space optics into one section addition of an updated business multiplexing example updated material on Ethernet switches and placement of wireless Ethernet coverage in Chapter 8, Local Area Networks: Software and Support Systems. This edition presents new coverage on link aggregation, the spanning tree algorithm, and quality of service coverage and reduced coverage on LAN network operating systems. Other new discussions cover General Public License (GPL), cloud storage of data, Unified Communications, information on IP addresses in greater detail, and new certifications requirements. Coverage of IP is divided into IPv4 and IPv6 VoIP content is updated, as is the material on firewalls and discussions of HTML and 56k modems are significantly condensed.

'1. Introduction. 2. The Internet. 3. Data Networks. 4. Signal Fundamentals. 5. The Media. 6. Local Area Networks: Part 1. 7. Local Area Networks: Part 2. 8. Making Connections. 9. Multiplexing and Compression. 10. Detecting and Correcting Errors. 11. Other Networks. 12. Security. 13. Design and Management of Networks.

'Curt White Curt M. White completed a B.S. in Computer Science in 1976, an M.S. in Computer Science in 1978, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Wayne State University in 1986. Currently in his 34th year of teaching, he has taught at Wayne State University, Illinois State University, Purdue University-Fort Wayne, and Dominican University, and has been at DePaul University since 1998. Dr. White has published over thirty articles on computer science and computer science education, two chapters in books, and two college textbooks. In 1997, he chaired the ACM SIGCSE's national conference on computer science education, and more recently was the president of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges.