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Computer and Communication Networks (paperback)
- By Nader F. Mir
- Published Nov 2, 2006 by Pearson.
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Description
- Copyright 2007
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-138910-6
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-138910-6
As the number and variety of communication services grow, so do the challenges of designing cost-effective networks that meet the requirements of emerging technologies in wireless, sensor, and mesh networks. Computer and Communication Networks is the first book to offer balanced coverage of all these topics using extensive case studies and examples.
This essential reference begins by providing a solid foundation in TCP/IP schemes, wireless networking, Internet applications, and network security. The author then delves into the field’s analytical aspects and advanced networking protocols.
Students and researchers will find up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced networking topics, including:
- Packet-switched networks and Internet Network protocols
- Links
- LAN Protocols
- Wireless Networks
- Transport Protocols
- Applications and Management
- Network Security
- Delay Analysis
- QoS
- High speed protocols
- Voice over IP
- Optical Networks
- Multicasting Protocols
- Compression of Voice and Video
- Sensor/Mesh Networks
Network architecture books are often criticized for not offering enough practical, scenario-based information. Computer and Communication Networks provides an effective blend of theory and implementation not found in other books.
Key features include:
- Figures and images that simplify complex topics
- Equations and algorithms
- Case studies that further explain concepts and theory
- Exercises and examples honed through the author’s twelve years of teaching about networking
Overall, readers will find a thorough design and performance evaluation that provides a foundation for developing the ability to analyze and simulate complex communication networks.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
Preface xxi
About the Author xxxi
Part I: Fundamental Concepts 1
Chapter 1 Packet-Switched Networks 3
1.1 Basic Definitions in Data Networks 4
1.2 Types of Packet-Switched Networks 10
1.3 Packet Size and Optimizations 14
1.4 Summary 16
1.5 Exercises 17
Chapter 2 Foundation of Networking Protocols 19
2.1 5-Layer TCP/IP Model 20
2.2 7-Layer OSI Model 22
2.3 Internet Protocols and Addressing 23
2.4 Equal-Sized Packets Model: ATM 33
2.5 Summary 39
2.6 Exercises 39
Chapter 3 Networking Devices 43
3.1 Multiplexers 43
3.2 Modems and Internet Access Devices 50
3.3 Switching and Routing Devices 57
3.4 Router Structure 60
3.5 Summary 67
3.6 Exercises 67
Chapter 4 Data Links and Transmission 71
4.1 Data Links 72
4.2 Wired Links and Transmission 73
4.3 Wireless Links and Transmission 74
4.4 Methods of Channel Access on Links 82
4.5 Error Detection and Correction 87
4.6 Link-Level Flow Control 94
4.7 Summary 98
4.8 Exercises 99
Chapter 5 Local Area Networks and Networks of LANs 101
5.1 LANs and Basic Topologies 102
5.2 LAN Protocols 103
5.3 MAC and IP Addresses 104
5.4 Classification of MAC Protocols 106
5.5 Contention-Access MAC 107
5.6 Round-Robin-Access MAC 114
5.7 Network of LANs 116
5.8 Summary 125
5.9 Exercises 126
Chapter 6 Wireless Networks and Mobile IP 129
6.1 Infrastructure of Wireless Networks 130
6.2 Wireless LAN Technologies 131
6.3 IEEE 802.11 Wireless Standard 134
6.4 Cellular Networks 142
6.5 Mobile IP 155
6.6 Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) 163
6.7 Summary 168
6.8 Exercises 168
Chapter 7 Routing and Internetworking 171
7.1 Network-Layer Routing 172
7.2 Least-Cost-Path Algorithms 177
7.3 Non-Least-Cost-Path Routing 180
7.4 Intradomain Routing Protocols 182
7.5 Interdomain Routing Protocols 190
7.6 Congestion Control at Network Layer 194
7.7 Summary 202
7.8 Exercises 203
Chapter 8 Transport and End-to-End Protocols 207
8.1 Transport Layer 208
8.2 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) 209
8.3 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) 213
8.4 Mobile Transport Protocols 215
8.5 TCP Congestion Control 217
8.6 Summary 222
8.7 Exercises 223
Chapter 9 Applications and Network Management 225
9.1 Application-Layer Overview 226
9.2 Domain Name System (DNS) 227
9.3 Remote Login Protocols 232
9.4 Electronic Mail (E-mail) 235
9.5 File Transfer and FTP 237
9.6 World Wide Web (WWW) and HTTP 237
9.7 Network Management 239
9.8 Summary 245
9.9 Exercises 246
Chapter 10 Network Security 249
10.1 Overview of Network Security 250
10.2 Overview of Security Methods 255
10.3 Secret-Key Encryption Protocols 257
10.4 Public-Key Encryption Protocols 260
10.5 Authentication 263
10.6 Authentication and Digital Signature 265
10.7 Security of IP and Wireless Networks 266
10.8 Firewalls 269
10.9 Summary 270
10.10 Exercises 271
Part II: Advanced Concepts 273
Chapter 11 Packet Queues and Delay Analysis 275
11.1 Little's Theorem 276
11.2 Birth-and-Death Process 278
11.3 Queueing Disciplines 279
11.4 Markovian FIFO Queueing Systems 281
11.5 Non-Markovian and Self-Similar Models 295
11.6 Networks of Queues 299
11.7 Summary 308
11.8 Exercises 309
Chapter 12 Quality of Service and Resource Allocation 315
12.1 Overview of QoS 316
12.2 Integrated Services QoS 316
12.3 Differentiated Services QoS 335
12.4 Resource Allocation 337
12.5 Summary 344
12.6 Exercises 344
Chapter 13 Networks in Switch Fabrics 349
13.1 Characteristics and Features of Switch Fabrics 350
13.2 Crossbar Switch Fabrics 352
13.3 Blocking Switch Fabrics 353
13.4 Nonblocking Switch Fabrics: Clos Networks 357
13.5 Concentration and Expansion Switches 361
13.6 Shared-Memory Switch Fabrics 365
13.7 Techniques for Improving Performance 366
13.8 Case Study: Multipath Buffered Crossbar 368
13.9 Summary 375
13.10 Exercises 376
Chapter 14 Optical Networks and WDM Systems 379
14.1 Overview of Optical Networks 380
14.2 Basic Optical Networking Devices 382
14.3 Large-Scale Optical Switches 386
14.4 Optical Routers 388
14.5 Wavelength Allocation in Networks 391
14.6 Case Study: An All-Optical Switch 395
14.7 Summary 398
14.8 Exercises 399
Chapter 15 Multicasting Techniques and Protocols 401
15.1 Basic Definitions and Techniques 402
15.2 Intradomain Multicast Protocols 406
15.3 Interdomain Multicast Protocols 414
15.4 Node-Level Multicast Algorithms 417
15.5 Summary 426
15.6 Exercises 427
Chapter 16 VPNs, Tunneling, and Overlay Networks 431
16.1 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 432
16.2 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) 437
16.3 Overlay Networks 444
16.4 Summary 446
16.5 Exercises 447
Chapter 17 Compression of Digital Voice and Video 449
17.1 Overview of Data Compression 450
17.2 Digital Voice and Compression 451
17.3 Still Images and JPEG Compression 455
17.4 Moving Images and MPEG Compression 461
17.5 Limits of Compression with Loss 463
17.6 Compression Methods Without Loss 467
17.7 Case Study: FAX Compression for Transmission 470
17.8 Summary 472
17.9 Exercises 472
Chapter 18 VoIP and Multimedia Networking 479
18.1 Overview of IP Telephony 480
18.2 VoIP Signaling Protocols 482
18.3 Real-Time Media Transport Protocols 490
18.4 Distributed Multimedia Networking 497
18.5 Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) 500
18.6 Self-Similarity and Non-Markovian Streaming Analysis 503
18.7 Summary 506
18.8 Exercises 507
Chapter 19 Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks 511
19.1 Overview of Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks 512
19.2 Routing in Ad-Hoc Networks 513
19.3 Routing Protocols for Ad-Hoc Networks 515
19.4 Security of Ad-Hoc Networks 528
19.5 Summary 531
19.6 Exercises 531
Chapter 20 Wireless Sensor Networks 535
20.1 Sensor Networks and Protocol Structures 536
20.2 Communication Energy Model 540
20.3 Clustering Protocols 545
20.4 Routing Protocols 551
20.5 Case Study: Simulation of a Sensor Network 557
20.6 Other Related Technologies 559
20.7 Summary 560
20.8 Exercises 561
Appendix A: Glossary of Acronyms 563
Appendix B: RFCs 569
Appendix C: Probabilities and Stochastic Processes 573
Index 583
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