KEY BENEFIT: An emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encourages a lively, hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts. KEY TOPICS: Computer Networks and the Internet; Application Layer; Transport Layer; Network Layer; Link Layer and LANs; Wireless and Mobile Networks; Multimedia Networking; Security in Computer Networks; Network Management; New discussions of VPN, IPsec, VLAN and updated technology treatment. MARKET: A useful reference for computer networking professionals.
Chapter 1 Computer Networks and the InternetChapter 2 Application LayerChapter 3 Transport LayerChapter 4 The Network LayerChapter 5 The Link Layer and Local Area NetworksChapter 6 Wireless and Mobile Networks Chapter 7 Multimedia NetworkingChapter 8 Security in Computer NetworksChapter 9 Network Management