Data communications and computer networks : a business user's approach / Curt M. White.

Preface
1 Introduction to Computer Networks and Communications
Introduction
The Language of Computer Networks
The Big Picture Of Networks
Communications Networks- Basic Connections
2 Fundamentals of Data and Signals
Introduction
Data and Signals
Converting Data Into Signal
Data Codes
Data and Signal Conversions in Action
etc

3 Conducted and Wireless Media
Introduction
Conduct Media
Wireless Media
Media Selection Criteria
etc

4 Marking Connections
Interfacing a Computer to Peripheral Devices ............ 116
Data Link ............. 117
5 Making Connections Efficient: Multiplexing and Compression
Introduction
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Time Division Multiplexing
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Discrete Multitone
6 Errors, Error Detection, and Error Control
Introduction
Noise and Errors
Error Prevention
Error Detection
Error Control
Error Detection in Action
7 Local Area Networks: The Basics
Introduction
Primary Function of Local Area Networks
Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Area Networks
Star-Wired Bus LANS
8 Local area Networks: Software and Support system
Network Operating Systems
Current Network Operating Systems
Network Services
Network Support Software
9 Introduction to Metropolitan Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
Introduction
Metropolitan Area Network Basics
Wide Area Networks
Routing
Network Congestion
10 The Internet
Introduction
Internet Protocols
The World wide Web
Internet Services
The Internet and Business
etc

11 Voice and Data Delivery Networks
Introduction
The Basic Telephone Systems
Digital Subscriber Line
Global Modems
Frame Relays
12 Network Security
Introduction
Standard System Attacks
Physical Protection
Controlling Access
Securing Data
etc

13 Network Design And Management
Introduction
System Development Life cycle
Network Modeling
Feasibility Studies
Capacity Planning
Creating a Baseline
Network Administrator Skills
Generating Usable Statistics
Network Diagnostic Tools
Capacity Planning and Network Design In Action
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Index 485-506 p Glossary 465-484p