Data and Computer CommunicationsThis timely revision of an all-time best-seller in the field features the clarity and scope of a Stallings classic. This comprehensive volume provides the most up-to-date coverage of the essential topics in data communications, networking, Internet technology and protocols, and standards - all in a convenient modular format. Features updated coverage of multimedia, Gigabit and 10 Gbps Ethernet, WiFi/IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs, security, and much more. Ideal for professional reference or self-study. For Product Development personnel, Programmers, Systems Engineers, Network Designers and others involved in the design of data communications and networking products. |
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acknowledgment algorithm analog application architecture ARPANET bandwidth binary bridge buffer channel circuit-switched coaxial cable congestion connection data link data rate data transfer data unit datagram defined delay destination devices digital data digital signals encoding encryption example exchange field Figure flow control frame relay frequency function HDLC header I-frames IEEE input interface ISDN kbps LAP-D layer length link control maximum Mbps modulation multiplexing node octets operation optical fiber OSI model output packet packet-switched parameters parity bit path protocol data unit receiver request retransmit router routing scheme segment sequence number session slots SNMPv2 specified standard station switching synchronous synchronous TDM Table technique terminal time-division multiplexing tion token TPDU transmission medium transmitted transport entity transport protocol twisted pair user data virtual circuit