William J. Beyda - Data Communications: From Basics To Broadband Prices

<P> The latest edition of this widely used book continues to present technical concepts in a clear and readable manner, making data communications accessible to everyone. By drawing on practical examples to explain technical concepts, this book demystifies data communications and the open standards-based technology behind the Internet. It introduces the language of data communications, making the reader literate in relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software, protocols, and architectures. The text begins with a thorough introduction to telecommunications. It then progresses logically from basic concepts to interface and transmission standards, data integrity, security, architectures, protocols, and networking. The fourth edition concludes with perspectives on current and future trends and the convergence of voice and data communications technologies. </P> <B>New features in the fourth edition:</B> <UL> <LI>Provides enhanced coverage of the Internet, search engines, Web servers, load balancin