Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface 1 Communication Networks and Services 2 Application and Layered Architectures 3 Digital Transmission Fundamentals 4 Transmission Systems and Circuit Switching Networks 5 ARQ and Flow Control 6 Local Area Networks and Medium Access Control 7 Packet-Switching Networks 8 TCP/IP 9 ATM Networks 10 Advanced Network Architectures 11 Network Security 12 Multi-Media Information and Networking Epilogue Appendixes A Delay and Loss Performance B Network Management.

This book is designed for introductory one-semester or one-year courses in communications networks in upper-level undergraduate programs. The second half of the book can be used in more advanced courses. As pre-requisites this book assumes a general knowledge of computer systems and programming, and elementary calculus. The second edition expands on the success of the first edition by updating on technological changes in networks and responding to comprehensive market feedback.