Computer Communication Network Basics

Author: Gu Shangjie
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the basic concepts and principles of computer communication networks, organizing its content based on the OSI Reference Model as a foundation and guideline. It comprehensively and systematically explains the hierarchical network architecture. Given that TCP/IP is currently the widely accepted de facto industrial standard, the book covers both OSI and TCP/IP frameworks, elaborating on their commonalities. The content includes various network systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), internets (with the Internet as a typical example), ATM, and B-ISDN. It highlights the concepts of communication subnets and resource subnets, provides detailed discussions on various communication switching technologies used in computer communication, and strives to reflect the latest advancements, such as stratospheric communication, while also emphasizing necessary theoretical analysis. Each chapter includes exercises to reinforce and extend classroom learning, with some design-oriented problems suitable for group discussions. This book is suitable as a textbook for electronic information-related majors in higher education institutions, as well as a reference for scientists and engineers in the field of communications and readers interested in computer communication.