Computer Networks: A Top-Down Approach with Internet Focus (3rd Edition)

Author: (USA) James F. Kurose
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: "This is a gem of a book—Kurose and Ross use a novel top-down approach to make complex networking problems well-organized! Whether for students or professionals, the value of this book is immeasurable." —Leonard Kleinrock, University of California, Los Angeles
"I think Kurose and Ross communicate very well with students, focusing on fundamental concepts and principles, which are truly what matters in the long run." —Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
"For networking professionals who want to understand the actual workings of the Internet, this book is an invaluable resource. The author explains the underlying technologies of today's communication services using a top-down approach, making it both engaging and easy to understand. This is a book." —Jennifer Rexford, AT&T
This book adopts a unique top-down approach, starting from the application layer and descending through the protocol stack to explain the fundamental principles of computer networks. It emphasizes application-layer examples and application programming interfaces, with content that is both in-depth and accessible. The teaching methodology is well-focused, combining theory and practice. The third edition has been appropriately updated to reflect the latest developments in the networking field, such as the addition of a chapter on wireless and mobile networks, expanded coverage of peer-to-peer networks, BGP, MPLS, network security, broadcast routing, and Internet addressing and forwarding. It also includes a set of practical experiments and revised exercises. This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, electronics, and communication engineering. For professionals in the networking industry and even researchers, it is an indispensable reference.