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Intended for an academic and professional audience with no background in telecommunications or data communications, this text uses a five-layer Internet model as a framework for presenting principles of data communications and networking, using a combination text and some 700 figures to explain technical subjects without complex formulae. New and expanded coverage in this edition includes wireless LANs, satellite and cellular telephones, DSL, and security issues. The author is affiliated with DeAnza College. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Data Communications and Networking, 3/e provides a comprehensive and current introduction to networking technologies. The book is accessible to students from all backgrounds and uses hundreds of figures to visually represent concepts. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect the constantly changing world of network technologies. Enhanced coverage of bluetooth, wireless, satellites, as well as four new chapters on security have been added. The third edition has transitioned from using the 7-layer OSI model to the 5-layer Internet Model. More time is spent on TCP/IP in the new organization. Forouzan's book continues to be supported by an On-line Learning Center (OLC) that contains many extra resources for students and instructors. Some of the features include PowerPoints, solutions, self-quizzing, and Flash animations that illustrate concepts.
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