Modern communication networks

Author: Yang Yuliang / Country: Mainland China
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the main communication networks and related technologies. The book is divided into 11 chapters. Chapters 1 to 3 offer a comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge of communication networks, introduce the concept of queuing theory, and explain the characteristics of communication networks at the data link layer. Chapters 4 to 11 introduce 8 important forms of communication networks: first, an overall overview of local area networks (LANs) and the Internet is provided, followed by the introduction of public switched telephone networks (PSTNs), broadband integrated services digital networks (BISDNs), mobile communication networks, and satellite communication networks. Finally, two special forms of communication networks, namely wireless sensor networks and underwater acoustic communication networks, are introduced.
The book is rich in content, easy to understand, covers a broad scope, and possesses advanced, scientific, and high practical value. It can serve as a reference for faculty and students, researchers, and engineering technicians in communication, information, and computer-related fields at universities and colleges. It can also be used as a reference material for professionals in related fields to understand modern communication networks.
The book is divided into 11 chapters. Chapters 1 to 3 offer a comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge of communication networks, introduce the concept of queuing theory, and explain the characteristics of communication networks at the data link layer. Chapters 4 to 11 introduce 8 important forms of communication networks: first, an overall overview of local area networks (LANs) and the Internet is provided, followed by the introduction of public switched telephone networks (PSTNs), broadband integrated services digital networks (BISDNs), mobile communication networks, and satellite communication networks. Finally, two special forms of communication networks, namely wireless sensor networks and underwater acoustic communication networks, are introduced.
The book is rich in content, easy to understand, covers a broad scope, and possesses advanced, scientific, and high practical value. It can serve as a reference for faculty and students, researchers, and engineering technicians in communication, information, and computer-related fields at universities and colleges. It can also be used as a reference material for professionals in related fields to understand modern communication networks.