Business Data Communications: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, 4/e

Business Data Communications Introductory Concepts and Techniques covers fundamental business data communication concepts, beginning with an overview and the companies and government agencies involved in the field; the effects of communications on today's society; types of networks and security; the importance of wireless technologies; e-business applications; and the increased speed in communication services.

Features

• Fifteen chapters introduce fundamental data communications concepts, including the components of data communications, the effects of data communications on today's society, data transmission and protocols, types of networks, the importance of wireless technologies, e-business applications, communications services, and the challenges of living in a connected world.
• Full-color design maintains student interest and provides an exciting presentation of business data communications.
• Updated to include the newest network technologies.
• The Internet Projects and NetLinks help you bring the Internet into your classroom and keep your students up to date.
• New Communications Trailblazer?feature introduces students to people who have contributed to the industry.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Communications
2. Fundamentals of Communications
3. Communications Media, Servers, and Clients
4. Communication Equipment
5. Data Transmission
6. Protocols
7. Network Concepts
8. Wide Area and Metropolitan Area Networks
9. Local Area Networks
10. Network Security
11. Network Management
12. The Internet
13. Communication Services
14. e-Business Applications and the Business Data Communications Industry
15. Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World