Data, network, and Internet communications technology - Elahi, Ata; Elahi, Mehran (Clifton Park, NY : Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2006)
1. Introduction to communications network -- 2. Data communications -- 3. Introduction to computer architecture -- 4. Communication channels and media -- 5. Multiplexer and switching concepts -- 6. Standard organizations and OSI model -- 7. Modem, digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modem and ISDN -- 8. Ethernet technology -- 9. Token ring and token ring networking technology -- 10. Fast Ethernet technology -- 11. LAN interconnection devices -- 12. Gigabit and 10 gigabit Ethernet -- 13. Fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) -- 14. Frame relay -- 15. Synchronous optical transmission (SDNET) -- 16. Internet protocols -- 17. Internet protocols (part II) and MPLS -- 18. Wireless local area network (WLAN) -- 19. Bluetooth technology -- 20. Wireless MAN -- 21. Voice over IP protocol (VoIP) -- 22. Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) -- 23. Network security -- 24. Universal serial BUS (USB) and PCI-express
Includes bibliographical references (p. 551-554) and index
Keywords: Computer networks -- Textbooks; Data transmission systems -- Textbooks