Computer Networks and Communication (Second Edition)

Author: Lian Feiyu
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book is one of the series textbooks for communication technology majors, organized from the perspective of combining computer networks and communication technology, catering to the actual needs and characteristics of vocational and technical college teaching. It is the second edition of the original book published in 2004. The revised edition maintains the basic framework and features of the original book while making significant additions, deletions, and modifications to Chapters 5 and 8, and necessary revisions to other chapters. A new chapter on networking equipment and network interconnection has been added to strengthen students' hands-on networking skills. The book is divided into 9 chapters. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 primarily introduce the basic concepts of computer networks and the content of data communication as the foundation of computer networks, as well as the architecture of computer networks, which constitutes the fundamental concepts of computer networks. Chapters 4, 5, and 6 mainly cover local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network interconnection issues. Chapters 7 and 8 focus on the protocols and applications of the Internet. Chapter 9 introduces related technologies and applications of computer networks, such as computer network system integration technology, management technology, security technology, proxy technology, etc. During the writing process, the book has retained the original book's novelty, practicality, and skill-based approach, emphasizing the writing philosophy of "prioritizing application and highlighting skills." The content is closely tied to practicality, presented in an easy-to-understand manner, and supplemented with numerous illustrations and examples, enabling readers to master the basic knowledge of computer networks while skillfully applying and maintaining modern computer networks. This book is particularly suitable for students of communication majors in higher vocational education, higher colleges, adult colleges, and private colleges. It can also be used by students and teachers from non-computer science and communication majors, as well as reference material for students, teachers, and network engineering professionals from other disciplines.