Computer Networks (2-Downloads)

Computer Networks (2-Downloads)

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any<br />media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come<br />packaged with the bound book.<br />Computer Networks, 5/e is appropriate for Computer<br />Networking or Introduction to Networking courses at both the<br />undergraduate and graduate level in Computer Science, Electrical<br />Engineering, CIS, MIS, and Business Departments.<br />Tanenbaum takes a structured approach to explaining how networks<br />work from the inside out. He starts with an explanation of the<br />physical layer of networking, computer hardware and transmission<br />systems; then works his way up to network applications. Tanenbaum's<br />in-depth application coverage includes email; the domain name<br />system; the World Wide Web (both client- and server-side); and<br />multimedia (including voice over IP, Internet radio video on<br />demand, video conferencing, and streaming media. Each chapter<br />follows a consistent approach: Tanenbaum presents key principles,<br />then illustrates them utilizing real-world example networks that<br />run through the entire book—the Internet, and wireless<br />networks, including Wireless LANs, broadband wireless and<br />Bluetooth. The Fifth Edition includes a chapter devoted exclusively<br />to network security. The textbook is supplemented by a Solutions<br />Manual, as well as a Website containing PowerPoint slides, art in<br />various forms, and other tools for instruction, including a<br />protocol simulator whereby students can develop and test their own<br />network protocols.