Understanding Data Communications: From Fundamentals to Networking, Third Edition

✍ Scribed by Gilbert Held(auth.)

• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 857
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Content:
Chapter 1 Communications in a Modern Society (pages 1–21):
Chapter 2 Basic Telegraph and Telephone Operations (pages 23–45):
Chapter 3 Basic Circuit Parameters: Measurement Units and Media Overview (pages 47–73):
Chapter 4 Fundamental Data Transmission Concepts (pages 75–124):
Chapter 5 Terminals, Workstations and WAN and LAN Networking Overview (pages 125–158):
Chapter 6 Representative Standards Organizations: the OSI Reference Model (pages 159–181):
Chapter 7 The Physical Layer, Cables, Connectors, Plugs and Jacks (pages 183–234):
Chapter 8 Basic Transmission Devices: Line Drivers, Modems and Service Units (pages 235–334):
Chapter 9 Regulators and Carriers (pages 335–357):
Chapter 10 Transmission Errors: Causes, Measurements and Correction Methods (pages 359–375):
Chapter 11 The WAN Data Link Layer (pages 377–408):
Chapter 12 Increasing WAN Line Utilization (pages 409–447):
Chapter 13 Local Area Networks (pages 449–530):
Chapter 14 Basic LAN Internetworking (pages 531–576):
Chapter 15 Digital Transmission Systems and Equipment (pages 577–629):
Chapter 16 Network Architecture (pages 631–696):
Chapter 17 Packet Networks (pages 697–747):
Chapter 18 Communications Software (pages 749–790):
Chapter 19 Fiber?Optic, Satellite and Wireless Terrestrial communications (pages 791–822):
Chapter 20 Evolving Technologies (pages 823–839):