Computer Networks (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Zengke (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is the 2nd edition of "Computer Networks," comprehensively covering the fundamental principles, technologies, and applications of computer networks. In terms of technical content, the book is divided into five parts. Part 1 introduces the basic concepts, development history, and architecture of computer networks. Part 2 discusses data communication technologies and data link control technologies. Part 3 covers local area networks (LANs). Part 4 introduces wide area networks (WANs). Part 5 focuses on the Internet. From the perspective of network layer architecture, the book follows the five-layer architecture of computer networks as its main framework, which is a widely adopted mainstream structure in current international network textbooks. The book emphasizes the explanation of fundamental concepts and principles of computer networks, which are the most important knowledge points for learning computer network technologies. At the same time, it strives to reflect the new technologies in the development of computer networks, with a focus on rapidly evolving and widely applied technologies such as Ethernet and TCP/IP network technologies. Compared to the 1st edition, the content is more detailed and the key points are more prominent. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in non-computer science majors at universities and colleges, as well as a reference for a broad range of engineering professionals. Accompanying this book, a solutions manual and a laboratory guide will be published.