Data Communication and Networking (English Edition. 4th Edition)

Author: Behrouz A. Forouzan
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Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book maintains Forouzan's consistent style, comprehensively explaining network technology and its applications in an accessible manner. Since its first edition was introduced domestically, it has significantly influenced network course teaching and has been adopted as a textbook by many prestigious universities. It has also become a primary reference for the network course in the doctoral entrance examinations of Tsinghua University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The book is structured around the five-layer Internet model, employing vivid and intuitive descriptions to thoroughly introduce the fundamental knowledge, concepts, principles, and practical methods in the fields of data communication and networking. It is considered a classic in the field of data communication and networking. Additionally, one of the key features of this book is its abundance of illustrations and minimal use of mathematical formulas. To keep pace with the rapidly evolving network technology, the fourth edition has undergone changes in both structure and content. A new chapter, "Network Management in the Internet" (Chapter 28), has been added; the revised Chapters 30, 31, and 32 address the latest security issues in the Internet and network construction to accommodate the growing importance of security; and it covers topics such as multiplexing, SONET technology, IP addressing, and switching. The online learning center at www.mhhe.com/forouzan provides additional resources for reference.