Abstract: Data communication and networking book by Cord White is one of the most popular books of data communication as it maintains a balanced approach between theoretical, technical and practical aspects of data communication. It provides very good foundation for Under Graduate/ Graduate students of data communication as well as to the consultants and practitioners who are engaged in developing and implementing data communication networks solutions. This book is very handy guide to apply concepts and practices of data communication and networking to evolve cost efficient business solutions.
The salient features of this book is that it is an updated version giving good coverage for the current topics such as voice over wireless LAN, convergence, MPLS, and PPP.. Another good feature of this book is that it has kept details section separate for those who wish to get into technical exposure. The book is organized into following chapters:
- Introduction to computer networks and data communications
- Fundamentals of data and signals
- Conducted & Wireless media
- Making connections
- Making connection efficient, multiplexing and Compression
- Errors, Error detection and error control
- LANs- Basics
- LAN- Internetworking
- LAN –Software and support system
- Introduction to MPAN and WAN
- The Internet
- Voice and data delivery Network.
- Network Security
- Network design and management
- Network resources online and offline
This book is recommended fot UG level students of data communications and network program
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