Data Communications: From Basics to Broadband, 4/e

Description:

An introductory text for technical and non-technical students in business, management, and information technology, as well as computer science and electrical engineering.

Focusing on both fundamental concepts and practical applications, this data communications text is accessible to the novice yet challenging to the technical professional. Beyda provides a thorough introduction to telecommunications and a practical understanding of all relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software, protocols, architectures, and other information to make the student literate in data communications.

 

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 - Overview And Introduction

Chapter 2 - Understanding Telecommunications

Chapter 3 - Basic Data Communications Concepts

Chapter 4 - Data Interfaces

Chapter 5 - Data Transmission

Chapter 6 - Data Integrity And Security

Chapter 7 - Architectures And Protocols

Chapter 8 - Data Transport Networks

Chapter 9 - Network Management

Chapter 10 - The Convergence Of Voice And Data Communications

Appendix A - The Binary Number System

Appendix B - Legacy Communications Equipment

Appendix C - Systems Network Architecture

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