Computer Networks (Subscription)

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any
media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come
packaged with the bound book.
Computer Networks, 5/e is appropriate for Computer
Networking or Introduction to Networking courses at both the
undergraduate and graduate level in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, CIS, MIS, and Business Departments.
Tanenbaum takes a structured approach to explaining how networks
work from the inside out. He starts with an explanation of the
physical layer of networking, computer hardware and transmission
systems; then works his way up to network applications. Tanenbaum's
in-depth application coverage includes email; the domain name
system; the World Wide Web (both client- and server-side); and
multimedia (including voice over IP, Internet radio video on
demand, video conferencing, and streaming media. Each chapter
follows a consistent approach: Tanenbaum presents key principles,
then illustrates them utilizing real-world example networks that
run through the entire book—the Internet, and wireless
networks, including Wireless LANs, broadband wireless and
Bluetooth. The Fifth Edition includes a chapter devoted exclusively
to network security. The textbook is supplemented by a Solutions
Manual, as well as a Website containing PowerPoint slides, art in
various forms, and other tools for instruction, including a
protocol simulator whereby students can develop and test their own
network protocols.