Computer Networks: 4th Edition

Author: Tanenbaum
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is suitable for a wide range of readers. For undergraduate and graduate students studying computer network courses, it can serve as a textbook or reference material. The numerous exercises at the end of each chapter can be used for course assignments or reviewing key points. For researchers, engineers, and technical personnel engaged in network research, network engineering, as well as the use and management of networks, this book is also a highly valuable reference. It is one of the most widely used classic textbooks on computer networks both domestically and internationally. The book systematically introduces the fundamental principles of computer networks in a bottom-up manner according to the network protocol model (Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Medium Access Control Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, and Application Layer), and provides numerous examples. While discussing each network layer, it also integrates various rapidly developing network technologies in recent years, such as the Internet, SONET, ADSL, CDMA, WLAN, and Bluetooth. Additionally, in response to the current development status of computer networks and the importance of computer security, the book dedicates an entire chapter to an in-depth discussion of computer security.