DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS

by BRIJENDRA SINGH

Overview

Now in its fourth edition, this revised text provides comprehensive coverage of data communications and computer networks in an easy to understand style. The text places as much emphasis on the application of concepts as on the concepts themselves. While the theoretical part is intended to offer a solid foundation in the basics so as to equip the student for further study, the stress on applications will acquaint students with the contemporary status of data communications and computer networks.Intended primarily as a textbook for students of computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering, master of computer applications (MCA), this book would also be useful for practising professionals.New to this edition:Three new chapters on Network Architecture and OSI Model, Wireless Communication Technologies, and Web SecurityAn appendix on Binary and Hexadecimal NumberingKey features:Illustrates the application of principles through simplified block diagramsContains a comprehensive glossary which gives simple and accurate descriptions of various termsProvides questions and answers which facilitate quick revisionRead more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120349070
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	02/11/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

BRIJENDRA SINGH, D.Phil., is Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, University of Lucknow. Earlier, he was Professor and Head, Department of Information Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. Dr. Singh received his D.Phil. degree in the field of Computer Science from J.K. Institute of Applied Physics and Technology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. He has taught and researched at various reputed institutions including IIT Kharagpur, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) Trivandrum, NIT Kurukshetra, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Taejon, Korea. Dr. Singh is the author of three books. Besides, he has published forty-five technical papers related to Computer Science and Reliability Engineering.Dr. Singh is a recipient of the Gowari Memorial Award in 1995 from the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Delhi. He has received the honour of International Man of the Year (1999–2000) from International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England. Dr. Singh has organized a number of conferences, seminars and workshops in the areas of network security and management, software quality and reliability. He has also chaired several technical sessions and delivered invited talks in national and international conferences.

Table of Contents

Preface • Preface to the First Edition 1. Introduction 2. Network ArchitectureS and OSI Model 3. Communication Media and Data Transmission 4. Error Detection and Correction 5. Data Compression 6. Data Link Control and Protocol Concepts 7. Local Area Networks 8. Wide Area Networks 9. Integrated Services and Routing Protocols 10. Wireless LANs 11. Wireless Communication Technologies 12. Internetworking 13. TCP Reliable Transport Service 14. Network Applications 15. Network Management 16. Network Security 17. Web Security Appendix 1: ASCII Code Appendix 2: Binary and Hexadecimal Numbering Appendix 3: Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix 4: Questions and Answers on Networking Appendix 5: Contact Addresses for Various Organizations Glossary of Terms • Bibliography • Index