Computer Networking with Internet Protocols and Technology

Summary

For undergraduate or graduate-level courses in Computer Networks, Internet Technology, Computer Communications and Networks, and Data Communications and Networks in the departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Science and Engineering.

Building on the strength of his two other successful texts, Stallings' new text provides a fresh “Top Down” and comprehensive “Top Down” survey of the entire field of computer networks and Internet technology—including an up-to-date report of leading-edge technologies. It emphasizes both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network design. The basic themes of principles, design approaches, and standards throughout the text unify the discussion.

Table of Contents

0. Reader's Guide.

I. FUNDAMENTALS.

1. Computer Networks And The Internet.
2. Protocols and the TCP/IP Protocol Suite.

II. INTERNET APPLICATIONS.

3. Traditional Applications.
4. Modern Applications.

III. TRANSPORT PROTOCOLS.

5. Congestion and Performance Issues.
6. Transport Protocols.
7. TCP Traffic Control.

IV. QUALITY OF SERVICE IN IP NETWORKS.

8. The Internet Protocol.
9. Integrated and Differentiated Services.
10. Protocols for QoS Support.

V. INTERNET ROUTING.

11. Interior Routing Protocols.
12. Exterior Routing Protocols and Multicast.

VI. NETWORK AND LINK LAYERS.

13. Communication Networks.
14. Data Link Control.

VII. MANAGEMENT TOPICS.

15. Network Security.
16. Network Management.
Appendix A: RFCs Cited in This Book.
Appendix B: Projects for Teaching Internet Protocols and Technology.
Glossary.
Acronyms.
References.
Index.