Computer Network (General Higher Education Textbook)

Author: Guo Yajun
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is based on the Internet Protocol model and comprehensively and systematically discusses the fundamental principles and basic technologies of computer networks. The book is divided into 9 chapters, covering topics such as the composition of computer networks, network architecture, the physical layer, the data link layer, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network interconnection, the transport layer, the application layer, and network security. To help readers fully understand the content of each chapter and its connections, each chapter includes a "Chapter Overview" and "Key Knowledge Points," along with numerous exercises. Reference answers to some of the exercises are provided in the appendix. The book is well-organized, detailed, and rigorously argued, featuring systematicity, novelty, and readability. It is suitable for teaching and self-study and serves as a textbook for undergraduate students and lower-level graduate students in communication, computer science, and related fields. It is also a valuable reference for engineering professionals working in computer networks and candidates preparing for various computer network exams.