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The central thesis of this text is to provide a contemporary and classic introduction to key networking technologies [Passage 2]. The book dissects and depicts the principles associated with each layer of a network, translating these principles through examples from the Internet and wireless networks [Passage 1].
The text emphasizes wireless networking, covering technologies like 802.11, 802.16, and 3G cellular, alongside fixed-network coverage of ADSL, Internet over cable, gigabit Ethernet, MLPS, and peer-to-peer networks [Passage 2]. It explores the functionality of networks from underlying hardware to applications, including various layers such as the physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers [Passage 1, Passage 2]. The passages detail specific examples and topics covered within these layers.
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eless, satellites, and Internet over cable) Data link layer (e.g., protocol principles, protocol verification, HDLC, and PPP) MAC Sublayer (e.g., gigabit Ethernet, 802.11, broadband wireless, and switching) Network layer (e.g., routing algorithms, congestion control, QoS, IPv4, and IPv6) Transport layer (e.g., socket programming, UDP, TCP, RTP, and network performance) Application layer (e.g., e-mail, the Web, PHP, wireless Web, MP3, and streaming audio) Network security (e.g., AES, RSA, quantum cryptography, IPsec, and Web security) The book dissects and…
Title: Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, John David Wetherall, David J. Wetherall Description: A contemporary, yet classic, introduction to today's key networking technologies Computer Networks, Fifth Edition, is the ideal introduction to the networking field. This bestseller reflects the latest networking technologies with a special emphasis on wireless networking, including 802.11, 802.16, Bluetooth™, and 3G cellular, paired with fixed-network coverage of ADSL, Internet over cable, gigabit Ethernet, MLPS, and peer-to-peer networks. Notably, this latest edition incorporates new…