Networking Explained
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsvii
- Prefacexiii
- Chapter 1. Fundamental Concepts of Computer Networks and Networking1
- Concepts and Related Issues of Computer Networking2
- Definition and Components of Computer Networks3
- Network Protocols5
- Network Media6
- Applications Versus Application Protocols6
- Interoperability9
- Internet, internet (Internetwork), Intranet, Extranet9
- LAN, MAN, WAN, PAN, GAN, SAN10
- Decentralized Versus Centralized Versus Distributed Systems14
- Client/Server, Peer-to-Peer, Servent, and WWW Network Models15
- Network Appliances20
- Serial and Parallel Communications21
- Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Isochronous Communications22
- Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full-Duplex Communications24
- Network Standards25
- Chapter 2. Network Topologies, Architectures, and the OSI Model31
- Concept of Network Topologies31
- Point-to-Point Networks: Star, Loop, Tree32
- Broadcast Networks: Bus, Ring, Satellite35
- Multidrop Networks38
- Circuit- and Packet-Switched Networks38
- Network Architectures42
- The OSI Model42
- Connection-Oriented and Connectionless Services48
- The TCP/IP Model50
- Chapter 3. The Internet and TCP/IP55
- Definition of the Internet56
- Internet History56
- The Current Commodity Internet62
- Other Internet Initiatives: vBNS/vBNS+, Internet2, Next Generation Internet64
- Internet Administration, Governance, and Standards66
- History of TCP/IP68
- TCP/IP Application Layer Protocols: SMTP, MIME, POP, IMAP, TELNET, FTP, and HTTP71
- TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols: UDP and TCP101
- TCP/IP Network Layer Protocol: IP113
- IPv4 Addresses and Subnetting118
- IP Address Assignments123
- IP Name Resolution126
- IPv6129
- Internet Services, Resources, and Security137
- Chapter 4. Physical Layer Concepts139
- Physical Layer Issues139
- Analog Versus Digital Communications142
- Bandwidth Versus Throughput and Data Rate Versus Baud Rate147
- Noise148
- Shannon’s Limit149
- Multiplexers and Multiplexing Strategies150
- Switching Strategies155
- Physical and Electrical Characteristics of Wire156
- UTP, STP, and IBM Cable161
- Coaxial Cable164
- Fiber-Optic Cable166
- Wireless Media170
- Satellite Communications176
- Chapter 5. Data Link Layer Concepts and IEEE Standards181
- Data Link Layer Overview and IEEE’s Framing Prespective181
- Framing184
- Ethernet/802.3 Frames185
- Flow Control and Flow Control Protocols187
- Error Control196
- MAC Sublayer202
- Random Access and Token Passing Protocols204
- Data Prioritization and Quality of Service (QoS)208
- Chapter 6. Network Hardware Components (Layers 1 and 2)213
- Connectors213
- Transceivers216
- Repeaters219
- Media Converters222
- Network Interface and PC Cards222
- Bridges226
- Switches231
- Chapter 7. WANS, Internetworking, and Network Layer Concepts and Components237
- The Concept of Internetworking237
- WAN Circuits241
- SONET248
- Layer 3 Concepts and Issues250
- Router Protocols and Routing Algorithms252
- Routing Versus Switching268
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)271
- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)283
- Chapter 8. Ethernet, Ethernet, and More Ethernet287
- History of Ethernet287
- Ethernet Versus IEEE 802.3288
- The Initial IEEE 802.3 Protocol: 10 Mbps Ethernet290
- 10-Mbps Ethernet Performance Issues: Network Diameter and Collision Domain293
- Partitioning, Switched Ethernet, and Virtual LANs303
- 100 Mbps Ethernet: Fast Ethernet and 100VG-AnyLAN313
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet323
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet332
- IsoEthernet335
- Chapter 9. Token Ring337
- Definition and Operation337
- Frame Formats342
- Priority Scheduling342
- Monitor Stations344
- Physical Layer Issues344
- Token Ring Versus Token Bus345
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Token Ring Networks346
- Switched, Dedicated, and Full-Duplex Token Ring346
- High-Speed Token Ring348
- Token Ring’s Future349
- Chapter 10. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)351
- General Information351
- Physical Layer Issues353
- Data Link Layer Issues356
- Operation and Configuration Issues357
- FDDI and Ethernet/802.3361
- FDDI and ATM363
- CDDI363
- Future of FDDI364
- Chapter 11. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)365
- History of ISDN365
- General Overview and Components368
- Channel Types372
- BRIs, PRIs, and SPIDs373
- Line Sets and Feature Sets375
- ISDN Protocols378
- AO/DI and B-ISDN380
- Alternative Implementation Strategies381
- Chapter 12. Frame Relay383
- Frame Relay Overview383
- Frame Relay’s Physical Layer: Virtual Circuits and Committed Interface Rates (CIRs)384
- Technical Aspects and Operation of Frame Relay394
- Frame Relay’s Data Link Layer395
- Voice Over Frame Relay402
- Frame Relay Versus ATM, SMDS, and Gigabit Ethernet403
- Frame Relay in the News404
- Chapter 13. Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)407
- SMDS Overview407
- SMDS and Local and Inter-Exchange Carriers408
- The DQDB and SMDS Protocols410
- SMDS Addressing416
- SMDS Applications418
- SMDS Versus Frame Relay and ATM418
- Current Status and Future of SMDS420
- Chapter 14. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)423
- Definition and History of ATM423
- General Concepts and Operation of ATM424
- ATM Interfaces and the Anchorage Accord426
- ATM Components and Addressing429
- ATM Cells, Switches, and Virtual Connections430
- ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL)435
- Data Types Insights437
- ATM Versus Gigabit Ethernet438
- ATM in LAN Environments439
- ATM, Frame Relay, and SONET441
- Chapter 15. Dialup and Home Networking443
- Dialup Networking Concepts and Issues443
- Modem Concepts: Analog and 56K Modems446
- xDSL Connections452
- Cable Modem Connections458
- Home-Based Internet Connections462
- Home-Based LANs: Concepts and Issues466
- Chapter 16. Network Security Issues471
- Network Security Overview471
- Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis472
- Social Engineering, Denial of Service, and Applications477
- Network Security Preparations and Measures480
- Firewalls483
- Cryptography and Encryption: DES, AES, RSA, PGP490
- Authentication: Digital Certificates, Smart Cards, and Kerberos501
- Internet Security and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)503
- Chapter 17. Network Convergence505
- Network Convergence Overview505
- Impact of Convergence on Network Media509
- Network Convergence and Multimedia516
- Impact of Convergence on Businesses521
- Network Convergence at Home527
- Network Convergence and Voice over IP (VoIP)528
- Chapter 18. Wireless Networking537
- Wireless Communications Overview and History537
- Wireless Data Transmission Methods539
- Cellular Telephone Networks540
- Paging Networks550
- Wireless Data Networks552
- Bluetooth Concepts Versus Wireless LANs558
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless Communications559
- The Future of Wireless Communications560
- Appendix A: Vendor Ethernet/802.3 Prefixes563
- Appendix B: Using Parity for Single-Bit Error Correction565
- Appendix C: Guidelines for Installing UTP Cable567
- Appendix D: Network Design and Analysis Guidelines; Network Politics569
- Appendix E: X.25575
- Glossary581
- Bibliography631
- Index653
Networking Explained 2E offers a comprehensive overview of computer networking, with new chapters and sections to cover the latest developments in the field, including voice and data wireless networking, multimedia networking, and network convergence.
Gallo and Hancock provide a sophisticated introduction to their subject in a clear, readable format. These two top networking experts answer hundreds of questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology.
Wireless networks
Convergence of voice and data
Multimedia networking
Gallo and Hancock provide a sophisticated introduction to their subject in a clear, readable format. These two top networking experts answer hundreds of questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology.
Wireless networks
Convergence of voice and data
Multimedia networking