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9781401872694

Data, Network, & Internet Communications Technology

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  • ISBN13:

    9781401872694

  • ISBN10:

    1401872697

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-07-26
  • Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Summary

This thorough primer examines the technological aspects of networking through a practical approach. Readers will gain knowledge of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, wireless LANs, wireless MANs, voice over IP (VoIP), as well as asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and network security. Introductory chapters on foundational topics, such as data communications and computer architecture give readers the knowledge base they need to understand more complex networking concepts. This book effectively utilizes a practical approach to networking rather than a strict focus on theory or math, and requires no prior background in communications technology.

Author Biography

Mehran Elahi is an assistant professor in the Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Ata Elahi is a professor in the Computer Science Department at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Introduction to Communications Network
1(16)
Introduction
1(1)
Computer Networks
2(1)
Network Models
3(2)
Network Components
5(1)
Network Topology
5(6)
Types of Networks
11(6)
Summary
14(1)
Review Questions
15(2)
Data Communications
17(32)
Introduction
18(1)
Analog Signals
18(3)
Digital Signals
21(1)
Binary Numbers
22(2)
Coding Schemes
24(2)
Transmission Modes
26(2)
Transmission Methods
28(1)
Communication Modes
29(1)
Signal Transmission
30(1)
Digital Signal Encoding
30(3)
Error Detection Methods
33(6)
Error Correction
39(10)
Summary
43(2)
Review Questions
45(4)
Introduction to Computer Architecture
49(22)
Introduction
49(1)
Components of a Microcomputer
50(8)
Memory Hierarchy
58(1)
Disk Controller
59(1)
Microcomputer BUS
60(2)
Plug and Play
62(1)
FireWire
63(1)
Intel Microprocessor Family
63(2)
Itanium Architecture
65(6)
Summary
67(1)
Review Questions
68(3)
Communication Channels and Media
71(22)
Introduction
71(1)
Conductive Media
72(2)
Fiber-Optic Cable
74(5)
Wireless Transmission
79(2)
Transmission Impairment
81(2)
Bandwidth, Latency, throughput and Channel Capacity
83(10)
Summary
87(2)
Review Questions
89(4)
Multiplexer and Switching Concepts
93(18)
Introduction
93(2)
Types of Multiplexers
95(6)
Telephone System Operation
101(1)
Digitizing Voice
101(1)
T1 Links
102(1)
Switching Concepts
103(8)
Summary
107(1)
Review Questions
108(3)
Standard Organizations and OSI Model
111(22)
Introduction
111(1)
Communication Protocols
112(1)
The Open System Interconnection Model
113(4)
Error and Flow Control
117(5)
Frame Transmission Methods
122(2)
IEEE 802 Standards Committee
124(9)
Summary
127(2)
Review Questions
129(4)
Modem, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Cable Modem and ISDN
133(24)
Introduction
133(1)
Modem
134(6)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
140(3)
Cable Modem
143(5)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
148(9)
Summary
151(2)
Review Questions
153(4)
Ethernet Technology
157(16)
Introduction
157(1)
Ethernet Operation
158(1)
IEEE 802.3 Frame Format
159(2)
Ethernet Characteristics, Cabling, and Components
161(12)
Summary
167(2)
Review Questions
169(4)
Token Ring and Token Bus Networking Technology
173(14)
Introduction
173(1)
Token Ring Operation
174(1)
Physical Connections
175(2)
Ring Management
177(1)
Token and IEEE 802.5 Frame Format
178(3)
Token Ring NIC and Cable Specifications
181(2)
Token Bus (IEEE 802.4)
183(4)
Summary
184(1)
Review Questions
185(2)
Fast Ethernet Technology
187(12)
Introduction
187(1)
Fast Ethernet Media Types
188(4)
Fast Ethernet Repeaters
192(1)
Fast Ethernet Network Diameter
192(3)
Expanding Fast Ethernet
195(4)
Summary
195(1)
Review Questions
196(3)
LAN Interconnection Devices
199(22)
Introduction
200(1)
Repeaters
200(1)
Bridges
200(2)
Routers
202(2)
Gateways
204(1)
CSU/DSU
205(1)
Switches
205(5)
Virtual LAN (VLAN)
210(11)
Summary
214(2)
Review Questions
216(5)
Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
221(16)
Introduction
221(1)
Gigabit Ethernet Standards
222(1)
Characteristics of Gigabit Ethernet
222(1)
Gigabit Ethernet Protocol Architecture
223(5)
10 Gigabit Ethernet
228(2)
10 Gigabit Ethernet Physical Layer
230(7)
Summary
232(1)
Review Questions
233(4)
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
237(12)
Introduction
237(1)
FDDI Technology
238(1)
FDDI Layered Architecture
238(2)
FDDI Ports
240(1)
FDDI Access Method
241(1)
FDDI Fault Tolerance
241(1)
FDDI Bit Transmission
242(1)
FDDI Frame and Token Formats
243(1)
FDDI Backbone
244(5)
Summary
246(1)
Review Questions
246(3)
Frame Relay
249(10)
Introduction
249(1)
Frame Relay Network
250(1)
Components of Frame Relay
251(1)
Frame Relay Frame Format
251(2)
Frame Relay Operation
253(6)
Summary
255(1)
Review Questions
255(4)
Synchronous Optical Transmission (SONET)
259(10)
Introduction
259(1)
SONET Characteristics
260(1)
SONET Components
260(1)
SONET Signal Rates
261(1)
SONET Frame Format
262(1)
SONET Multiplexing
262(2)
Virtual Tributaries
264(5)
Summary
265(1)
Review Questions
266(3)
Internet Protocols (Part I)
269(36)
Introduction
270(2)
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
272(2)
TCP/IP Reference Model
274(1)
TCP/IP Application Level
275(2)
Transport Level Protocols: UDP and TCP
277(4)
Internet Level Protocols: IP and ARP
281(5)
IPv4 Addressing
286(3)
Assigning IP Addresses
289(1)
Demultiplexing Information
290(1)
TCP Connection and Disconnection
291(1)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
292(5)
Internet II
297(8)
Summary
299(1)
Review Questions
300(5)
Internet Protocols (Part II) and MPLS
305(30)
Introduction
305(1)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
306(4)
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
310(2)
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
312(5)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
317(1)
IP Security (IPsec) Protocol
318(3)
Routing
321(3)
Networking Diagnostic Commands
324(4)
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
328(7)
Summary
331(1)
Review Questions
332(3)
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
335(30)
Introduction
336(1)
WLAN Components
336(2)
WLAN Topologies
338(1)
Wireless LAN Technology
339(2)
WLAN Standards (IEEE 802.11)
341(1)
Wireless LAN Physical Layers
341(7)
Physical Layer Architecture
348(2)
WLAN Medium Access Control (MAC)
350(2)
MAC Frame Format
352(2)
WLAN Frame Types
354(2)
Station Joining a Basic Service Set (BSS)
356(1)
Roaming
356(1)
Wi-Fi Certification
356(1)
WLAN Signal Distortion
357(1)
WLAN Security
357(8)
Summary
360(1)
Review Questions
361(4)
Bluetooth Technology
365(14)
Introduction
365(1)
Bluetooth Topology
366(1)
Bluetooth Protocol Architecture
367(4)
Bluetooth Physical Links
371(1)
Bluetooth Error Correction
372(1)
Bluetooth Packet Types
372(7)
Summary
374(1)
Review Questions
375(4)
Wireless MAN
379(16)
Introduction
379(1)
Wireless MAN Topology
380(1)
Wireless MAN Protocol Architecture
381(1)
Wireless MAN MAC Layers
381(5)
Wireless MAN Physical Layers
386(3)
IEEE 802.16a Physical Layers
389(1)
WiMAX
390(5)
Summary
391(1)
Review Questions
392(3)
Voice Over IP Protocol (VoIP)
395(22)
Introduction
396(1)
Voice Quality
396(1)
Applications of VoIP
397(2)
VoIP Operation
399(1)
VoIP Protocols and Standards
400(1)
H.323 Components
400(1)
H.323 Protocols
401(3)
H.323 Call Setup
404(2)
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
406(1)
SIP Components
406(2)
SIP Request and Response Commands
408(1)
SIP Addressing
409(1)
SIP Connection Operation
409(3)
VoIP Bandwidth Calculation
412(5)
Summary
413(1)
Review Questions
414(3)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
417(22)
Introduction
418(1)
ATM Network Components and Characteristics
419(1)
ATM Forum
419(1)
Types of ATM Connection
420(1)
ATM Switch Operation
421(1)
ATM Switch Architecture
422(1)
ATM Connection Setup through Signaling
423(1)
ATM Cell Format
424(1)
ATM Protocol
425(4)
Types of Adaptation Layers
429(4)
Comparing ATM Network with Gigabit Ethernet Network
433(6)
Summary
434(1)
Review Questions
435(4)
Network Security
439(24)
Introduction
439(1)
Elements of Network Security
440(1)
Introduction to Cryptography
440(7)
Digital Signatures
447(2)
Kerberos
449(1)
Certificates
450(2)
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Protocol
452(2)
IEEE 802.1X Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
454(2)
Firewalls
456(7)
Summary
458(1)
Review Questions
459(4)
Universal Serial BUS (USB) and PCI-Express
463(18)
Introduction
463(1)
USB Architecture
464(2)
USB Packet Format
466(3)
USB Device Configuration Process
469(1)
USB Transaction
469(3)
Split Transaction
472(2)
PCI-Express BUS
474(1)
PCI-Express Architecture
474(1)
PCI-Express Protocol Architecture
475(6)
Summary
476(2)
Review Questions
478(3)
Appendix A: Computers and Networks Connectors 481(8)
Appendix B: Answers to Odd Numbered Questions 489(34)
Appendix C: Acronyms 523(10)
Appendix D: Glossary 533(18)
Bibliography 551(2)
Web Links 553(2)
Index 555

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