Overview
Designed for the beginner yet useful for the expert, COMPUTER NETWORKING FROM LANS TO WANS: HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SECURITY, International Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of networking. This book contains 24 chapters illustrating network hardware and software, network operating systems, multimedia and the Internet, and computer and network security and forensics. Six appendices provide coverage of the history of the Internet, the ASCII code, the operation of MODEMs, tips on becoming certified in network, security, and forensics, telecommunication technologies, and setting up a computer repair shop. A companion CD includes numerous videos and files that allow the reader to perform important hands-on networking, security, and forensic activities.
Full Product Details
Author: Kenneth Mansfield, Jr. (Broome Community College) ,
James Antonakos (Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 3.50cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 1.435kg
ISBN: 9781435496699
ISBN 10: 1435496698
Pages: 992
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
PART I: NETWORK HARDWARE. 1: What Is A Computer Network? 2: Network Topology. 3: Networking Hardware. 4: Ethernet Technology. 5: Token Ring, Fddi, And Other Lan Technologies. 6: Network Design And Troubleshooting Scenarios. PART II: NETWORK PROTOCOLS. 7: Low-Level Protocols. 8: The Tcp/Ip Protocols. 9: Ipx/Spx, Appletalk, And Other Network Protocols. 10: Switching And Routing. 11: Network Management And Security. PART III: NETWORK APPLICATIONS. 12: Electronic Mail. 13: Ftp And Telnet. 14: Multimedia Networking. 15: The Internet. 16: Writing A Network Application. PART IV: NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS. 17: An Introduction To Networking With Windows. 18: Windows Domains. 19: Unix And Linux. 20: Other Network Operating Systems. PART V: SECURITY AND FORENSICS. 21: Cryptography And Security. 22: Security Hardware. 23: Security Software. 24: Forensic Techniques. Glossary: Appendix A: Internet Milestones. Appendix B: Extended Ascii Character Set. Appendix C: Modems. Appendix D: Network, Security, And Forensic Certifications. Appendix E: Telecommunication Technologies. Appendix F: Setting Up A Networking Repair Shop.
Author Information
Kenneth C. Mansfield Jr. is a Professor in the Computer Studies Department at Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY. He has written over 20 books on networking, operating systems, programming, and computer technology. James L. Antonakos is a Professor in the Computer Studies Department at Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY. He has written over 40 books on electronics, microprocessors, networking, operating systems, and computer technology.
