Data Communication and Network Technology

Author: (USA) Thomas
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book introduces the basic concepts of electronic communication systems, data communication, and networks. The topics covered include wireless and wired remote communication systems, basic data communication networks and systems, local area networks (LANs), the Internet, and the Internet, including the TCP/IP protocol suite. This book describes how networks themselves work; it does not cover how software applications that utilize networks work. If readers have previously studied basic electronics, including fundamental digital concepts and the binary number system, they will be able to easily understand the topics introduced. Each chapter contains numerous examples that emphasize the key concepts discussed. At the end of each chapter, some questions are provided, and selected answers are offered at the end of the book. Readers are not required to follow the order in which each chapter and the topics within it are presented.