Understanding data communications : from fundamentals to networking
/ Gilbert Held
- 3 ed.
- [s. l.] : John Wiley & Sons ltda. , 2000
- 1 recurso en línea (859 páginas) ; ilustraciones, tablas y gráficos
01. Communications In A Modern Society 02. Basic Telegraph And Telephone Operations
03. Basic Circuit Parameters: Measurement Units and Media Overview 04. Fundamental Data Transmission Concepts 05. Terminals, Workstations and WAN and LAN Networking Overview 06. Representative Standards Organizations: the OSI Reference Model 07. The Physical Layer, Cables, Connectors, Plugs and Jacks 08. Basic Transmission Devices: Line Drivers, Modems and Service Units 09. Regulators and Carriers 10. Transmission Errors: Causes, Measurements and Correction Methods 11. The WAN Data Link Layer 12. Increasing WAN Line Utilization 13. Local Area Networks 14. Basic LAN Internetworking 15. Digital Transmission Systems and Equipment 16. Network Architecture 17. Packet Networks 18. Communications Software 19. Fiber-Optic, Satellite and Wireless Terrestrial communications 20. Evolving Technologies
Now in its third edition, Understanding Data Comunications, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of data communications for both students and professionals. Assuming no prior knowledge of the field, it presents an overview of the role of communications, their importance, and the fundamental concepts of using the ISO's 7-layer approach to present the various aspects of networking.