Business data communications & networking (9^th Ed.)

With the rapid changes in technology, staying on top of the latest developments is a priority. Not only does this bestselling book provide a look at today's cutting-edge technology, it also arms readers with a much-needed foundation in fundamental data communications and networking concepts. The updated and revised ninth edition also offers a collection of new applications, new examples, and new technologies that anyone in the field must know.

Introduction. Chapter 1. Introduction. Fundamentals. Chapter 2. Application Layer. Chapter 3. Physical Layer. Chapter 4. Data Link Layer. Chapter 5. Network and Transport Layers. Network Technologies. Chapter 6. Local Area Networks. Chapter 7. Wireless Local Area Networks. Chapter 8. Backbone Networks. Chapter 9. Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks. Chapter 10. The Internet. Network Management. Chapter 11. Network Security. Chapter 12. Network Design. Chapter 13. Network Management. Appendices.