Sample Chapters

A few sample chapters in PDF format are provided here to give an idea to readers. Instructors should contact their local Prentice-Hall representative to obtain a sample copy of the book.

Chapter #

Chapter Title

Sample

PART I

Introduction And Internet Applications

 
1
 Introduction And Overview Ch1_PDF
2
 Internet Trends  
3
 Internet Applications And Network Programming  
4
 Traditional Internet Applications  

PART II

Data Communication Basics

 
5
 Overview Of Data Communications Ch5_PDF
6
 Information Sources And Signals  
7
 Transmission Media  
8
 Reliability And Channel Coding  
9
 Transmission Modes  
10
 Modulation And Modems  
11
 Multiplexing And Demultiplexing (Channelization)  
12
 Access And Interconnection Technologies  

PART III

Packet Switching And Network Technologies

 
13
 Local Area Networks: Packets, Frames, And Topologies Ch13_PDF
14
 The IEEE MAC Sub-Layer  
15
 Wired LAN Technology (Ethernet And 802.3)  
16
 Wireless Networking Technologies  
17
 LAN Extensions: Fiber Modems, Repeaters, Bridges, and Switches  
18
 WAN Technologies And Dynamic Routing  
19
 Networking Technologies Past And Present  

PART IV

Internetworking

 
20
 Internetworking: Concepts, Architecture, and Protocols Ch20_PDF
21
 IP: Internet Addressing  
22
 Datagram Forwarding  
23
 Support Protocols And Technologies  
24
 The Future IP (IPv6)  
25
 UDP: Datagram Transport Service  
26
 TCP: Reliable Transport Service  
27
 Internet Routing And Routing Protocols  

PART V

Other Networking Concepts & Technologies

 
28
 Network Performance (QoS and DiffServ) Ch28_PDF
29
 Multimedia And IP Telephony (VoIP)  
30
 Network Security  
31
 Network Management (SNMP)  
32
 Trends In Networking Technologies And Uses  
  Appendix 1- A Simplified Application Programming Interface