Computer Networks: Top-Down Approach and Characteristics of the Internet

Author: James F. Kurose (USA)
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Publish Date: 2008-01-01
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"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 important 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. Kurose and Ross explain 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 Labs—IP Network Management and Performance
This book offers a top-down learning approach, starting with application layer protocols and progressing downward through the protocol stack. This method emphasizes application layer examples and application programming interfaces from the outset, enabling readers to "get their hands dirty" and learn protocol and network concepts in the context of the applications they use daily. Today's networks are far more interesting than the dry standards that specify message formats and protocol behaviors. Kurose and Ross describe the principles emerging in this field in vivid and engaging ways, then illustrate these principles with examples drawn from the Internet architecture. This is a revised edition, reflecting the latest changes in networking technology.
Key Features of This Book
· A new chapter on wireless and mobile networks, including in-depth introductions to Wi-Fi, mobile IP, and GSM.
· 12 experiments provided, including 6 programming assignments and 6 new Ethereal experiments, offering students practical networking experience.
· Expanded and revised content on peer-to-peer networks, BGP, wireless security, DNS, and other topics.
Review of Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Chinese Edition, 3rd Edition) —Excerpted from China Book News
This book adopts a unique top-down approach, explaining the fundamental principles of computer networking by starting from the application layer and descending through the protocol stack. It emphasizes application layer examples and application programming interfaces, making the content accessible yet profound, with a strong focus on teaching methods and a balance of theory and practice. The 3rd edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the networking field, including 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 researchers, it is also an indispensable reference.