Data Communications Networking Devices : Operation, Utilization and Lan and Wan Internetworking Hardback

Data Communications Networking Devices Operation, Utilization and LAN and VAN Internetworking Fourth Edition Gilbert Held 4-Degree Consulting, Macon, Georgia, USA Data communications continue to grow enormously as a key part of telecommunications.

Technological advances mean up-to-date information is essential.

This fourth edition of the popular and authoritative text Data Communications Networking Devices examines the characteristics, operation and applications of the devices used to construct a data communications network.

It enables readers to operate and utilize the networking devices used in the design, modification or optimization of a data communications network.

Features include: * Extensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of data communications * New sections on ATM/broadband networking, LAN/WAN switches and new examples of network integration devices * Examination of the specialized devices such as security devices, LZW compression and voice digitizers * Discusses the different types of networks, network architecture and the flow of data between several networks * Questions at the end of each chapter to assist understanding. More than a comprehensive reference book, Data Communications Networking Devices is ideal as a self study guide too.

It is essential reading for network managers and telecommunications engineers, data processing managers and information system managers.

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