About the Book: Computer Networks

In this fast pace of computer world where almost everyday something new is introduced in this faculty of studies, learning computer and obtaining further knowledge in this subject has become an essential need for everyone. Considering this crucial aspect in view, an endeavor has been made to bring out such an ideal book on computer science that can benefit the students and teachers alike. And thus, the book titled, Computer Networks has been brought out to meet their requirements.

Examining a wide range of techniques, technologies and systems utilized in data communications and computer networks, Computer Networks has been prepared to address various data transmission methods used in conveying data between physically distant locations. Several types of network are brought into consideration that may interconnect thousands of users on both permanent as well as temporary, switched basis. To execute successful communication, a set of rules and procedures has been developed, many of which are embodied in internationally accepted standards.

The organized material i.e. the outcome of this book is an effort to provide a reasonable magnitude of balance between rigor, clarity of presentation while keeping the length of the book at manageable level. Consisting of eight chapters, its prime objective is to provide an introduction to different computer network fundamentals and to develop a foundation that can be utilized as the basis for research and further studies in this sphere.

Contents

Chapter 1: Computer Network Fundamentals

Chapter 2: the Physical Layer

Chapter 3: Data Link Layer

Chapter 4: the Medium Access Control Sublayer

Chapter 5: the Network Layer

Chapter 6: the Transport Layer

Chapter 7: the Application Layer

Chapter 8: Computer Network Security

Glossary

Index

About the Author: Vikrant Vij

Er. Vikrant Vij is an academician to the core. He did his B.Tech. (with distinction) in ECE from PTU, Jalandhar and M.E. in ECE from NITTTR, Chandigarh. He has contributed and presented several research and review papers in various conferences across the country. He has published a number of textbooks in communication engineering. His areas of interest include Mobile and optical communications, VLSI design and embedded applications. He is EditorinChief of International Journal of VLSI and Signal Processing Applications. He is currently working as Faculty at JPTC, Samipur, Himachal Pradesh. He is Member of IAENG, ISTE, AIRCC and lACS IT. He is a dedicated social worker and Traditional Reiki master and used to conduct counseling sessions for budding engineers.