Data Communications and Computer Networks: For Computer Scientists and Engineers

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Data communications 3. Information theory 4. Error control 5. Data link control 6. Modems 7. Access networks 8. Transport networks 9. Introduction to local area networks 10. LAN standards 11. High-speed LANs and metropolitan area networks 12. Packet-switched and frame relay networks 13. Asynchronous transfer mode 14. Internetworking 15. Internet protocols 16. Network management Appendix 1 Encryption Appendix 2 Line codes Appendix 3 Applications of queuing theory Glossary Bibliography Index