Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0321227352 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 848 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The best so far I have taken a Cisco CCNA Networking class, and I believe, though I have not completed this book, that it is significantly better. I enjoyed starting at the application layer. It also explains things in a much less clinical and detached manner. One thing that always irked me about Cisco was the ridiculously dumbed down explanations, the information was also very sparse. This book goes into significant detail. I really think it's the difference between wanting to actually study the material, and wanting to know enough to pass. Toks Aluko said Great Book. I like the book very much. It is very up-to-date on emerging technologies and very explanatory. However, I was expecting to see solutions to exercises. A great book indeed.. good book to read This book is very easy to understand, but some of the assignment is challege. I learn a lot from this book.
New short "interlude" on "putting it all together" that follows the coverage of application, transport, network, and datalink layers ties together the various components of the Internet architecture and identifying aspects of the architecture that have made the Internet so successful. Also included is expanded coverage on BGP, wireless security and DNS. A new chapter covers wireless and mobile networking, including in-depth coverage of Wi-Fi, Mobile IP and GSM. This book is designed for readers who need to learn the fundamentals of computer networking. It also has extensive material, on the very latest technology, making it of great interest to networking professionals.. Focuses on a specific motivat