Data Communications: From Basics to Broadband (4th Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 400 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 4th Edition July 2, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 013145692X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0131456921
• Book Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Book Info
By drawing on practical examples to explain technical concepts, this book demystifies data communications. Introduces the language of data communications, making the reader literate in relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software, protocols, and architectures. Softcover. DLC: Data transmission systems. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Card Catalog Description
"The scope, clarity, and readability of the latest edition of this widely used book make data communications accessible to the novice and yet at the same time challenging enough for the engineer or technical professional. By drawing on practical examples to explain technical concepts, this book demystifies data communications. It introduces the language of data communications, making the reader literate in relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software, protocols, and architectures."--BOOK JACKET. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Data Communications: From Basics to Broadband (3rd Edition) (Paperback) This book, though based on some older technologies, is truly exceptional. Before reading this book I practically knew nothing about telecommunications and data communications. I now understand everything from how the public phone system works to the OSI model to how bits of data are sent over a fiber optic line. I say this book is based on many older technologies because it is. It talks about modulation and demodulation, and at this point in time I think we are quite a ways from 14.4 modems - which were huge in the 90's, just not so much anymore. However, even though this technology is getting quite old, the concepts are still in use today and it is an important part of understanding data communications. If you think you might be interested in knowing how any of the following work, then this book is definitely for you: PBX's, DSL, Multiplexing, Networking (WAN and LAN), Protocols, Bits and Bytes, Wireless, Data Security, OSI model, Public Network, Fiber Optics, Modems, Protocols... The list goes on and on. There is so much in this book, that you can't help but feel enlightened after reading it! The one complaint I can see people having with this book is there is too much information. It simply covers so many different aspects of computing that you might feel overwhelmed. This did not bother me at all, but it is something to keep in mind. Comment | | (Report this)