Computer Network - (4th Edition) (Includes a free CD-ROM)

Author: Xie Xiren
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The book is characterized by accurate concepts, rigorous arguments, novel content, and a wealth of illustrations. It emphasizes the explanation of fundamental principles and concepts while striving to reflect some of the new developments in computer networks. The fourth edition further highlights common network protocols centered around the TCP/IP protocol suite and some emerging network technologies. This book is the fourth edition of Computer Networks, first published in 1989 and awarded the Second National Excellent Teaching Material Award. It has undergone significant revisions in both content and structure. The book is divided into 10 chapters, providing a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the development and principles of computer networks, including the physical layer, data link layer, local area networks, wide area networks, network interconnection, transport layer, application layer, computer network security, and the evolution of the Internet. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises. The accompanying CD-ROM includes over 150 frequently encountered questions in the author's teaching, along with their solutions, as well as all RFC documents published before January 2003. The book is characterized by accurate concepts, rigorous arguments, novel content, and a wealth of illustrations. It emphasizes the explanation of fundamental principles and concepts while striving to reflect some of the new developments in computer networks. The fourth edition further highlights common network protocols centered around the TCP/IP protocol suite and some emerging network technologies. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in communication and computer science, as well as for engineering professionals working in computer networks, who may find it a valuable reference.