1.1 What Does Computer Communications and Natworking TechnoIogies Moan?
1.2 What Is n Computer Network?
1.3 Types of Computer Networks
1.4 Network Addressing,Roating,Reliability. Interoperability,and Security
1.5 Network Standards
1.6The Telephone System and Data Communications
1.7 Organization of the Book
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2 Essential Terms and Concepts
2.1 Network Applications and Annlication Pfotocols
1.2 Computlr Communications and Networking Models
2.3 Communication.Service Methods and Data Transmission Modes
2.4 Analog and Digital Communications
2.5 Speed and Capacity of a Communications Channel
2.6 Multiplexing and Switching
2.7 Network Architecture and the OSI Reference Model
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3 Analog and Digital communications Concep~
3.1 Representing Data as Analog Signals
3.2 Representing Data as DigitalSignals
3.3 Data Rate and Baud Rate Redux
3.4 Digital Carrier Systems
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Physical.Data Link..and Network Layer Concepts
4 Physical Layer Concepts
4.1 What Is the Physical Layer?
4.2 The Physical and Electrical Characteristics of Wire
4.3 Copper Media
4.4 Fiber-Optic Media
4.5 Wireless Communications
4.6 Satellite Communications
4.7 Structured Cabling Systems
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5 Data Link Layer Concepts and IEEE I.AN Standards
5.1 What is the Data Link Layer?
5.2 The Logical Link Control(LLC)Sublayer
5.3 The Media Access Control(MAC)Sublayer
5.4 Data Prioritization and Quality of Service
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6 Network Hardware Components(Layers 1 and 2)
6.1 What Are Connectors?
6.2 Transceivers and Media Converters
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Local and Wide Area Networking Technologies
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