Data Communications Networking Devices: Operation, Utilization and Lan and Wan Internetworking

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Held, Gilbert, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Equipment and supplies.

Computer networks.

Data transmission systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] John Wiley & Sons Incorporated 1998

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Data Communications Networking Devices Operation, Utilization and LAN and VAN Internetworking Fourth Edition Gilbert Held 4-Degree Consulting, Macon, Georgia, USA Data communications continue to grow enormously as a key part of telecommunications. Technological advances mean up-to-date information is essential. This fourth edition of the popular and authoritative text Data Communications Networking Devices examines the characteristics, operation and applications of the devices used to construct a data communications network. It enables readers to operate and utilize the networking devices used in the design, modification or optimization of a data communications network. Features include: Extensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of data communications New sections on ATM/broadband networking, LAN/WAN switches and new examples of network integration devices Examination of the specialized devices such as security devices, LZW compression and voice digitizers Discusses the different types of networks, network architecture and the flow of data between several networks Questions at the end of each chapter to assist understanding. More than a comprehensive reference book, Data Communications Networking Devices is ideal as a self study guide too. It is essential reading for network managers and telecommunications engineers, data processing managers and information system managers. Visit Our Web Page! http://www.wiley.com/

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9786610555192

9781280555190

128055519X

9780470852286

0470852283

9780470841822

0470841826

OCLC:

85819912