Computer Networks and the Internet (New Version)

Author: Douglas E. Comer
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book consists of four parts. The first part outlines the structure and function of hardware; the second part focuses on packet switching, introducing next-hop routing, switching, and protocol hierarchy based on the description of various network characteristics. The third part covers network interconnection, detailing the TCP and ARP protocols after introducing the structure of internet. The fourth part discusses network applications, including electronic mail, file transfer, and web browsing, with explanations and applications of dynamic CGI documents and active content. This book is suitable for advanced undergraduate courses and graduate courses for students lacking network knowledge. The total course hours are approximately two semesters. After the publication of this book, corresponding web sites also added operational guides and some new content.