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Halsall, Fred.

Data Communications, Computer Networks, and Open Systems / Fred Halsall. - 4th ed. - Wokingham, England ; Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., c1996. - xvi, 907 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Electronic systems engineering series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 893-899) and index.

Part One: Data Communications 1. Data communication networks and open system standards 2. The electrical interface 3. Data transmission 4. Protocol basics 5. Data link control protocols Part Two: Computer Networks 6. Local area networks 7. High-speed and bridged local area networks 8. Wide area networks 9. Internetworking 10. Broadband multiservice networks Part Three: Open Systems 11. Transport protocols 12. Application support protocols 13. Application-specific protocols 14. System aspects Appendices Bibliography Index

Summary: Introducing data communications and computer networks, this revised and updated edition takes account of developments in the area. Coverage includes essential theory associated with digital transmission, interface standards, data compression and error detection methods.

ISBN: 020142293X (alk. paper) 8178080982

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Data transmission systems.
Computer networks.
Local area networks (Computer networks)
Computer network protocols.

LC Class. No.: TK5105 / .H35 1996

Dewey Class. No.: 004.6