Preface w
Acknowledgments xvll
Partl NetworkingFundamentals
Chapter l. Commonalitles among Networks
1.1 Perspectlve
1,2 Topologies
1.3 Transmlsslon Medla
1.4 PhyslcaICommunlcatlon LInk ConfIguratIons
1.5 Addltlonallnformatfon
1.6 Summary
Chapter 2. Data CommunIcatIon ConsIderatIons
2.1 SIgnal Characterlstlcs
2.2Data RepresentatIon
2.3 Transmission Characterlstlcs
2.4 Multlplextng
2.5 PtiysicallnterfaceConslderatlons
2.6Interface Standards
2.7 Modems
2.8 ADSL Technology
2.9 Addltlonal Informatlon
2.10 Summary
Chapter 3. Protocol Fundamentals
3.1 Perspectlve
3.2 Network Layers: A Practlcal Perspectlve
3.3 Summary
Chapter 4. Types of Networks
4.1 PerspectIve on Networks
4.2 Networks by Category
4.3 Data Networks
4.4 Voice Networks
4.5 Video Networks
4.6 , MultImedIa Networks
4.7 Internet
4.8 Intranet
4.9 Summary
Part 2 Lower-Layer Protocols
Chapter 5. Lower-Layer Protocols: A Practical Perspective
5.1 0verview
5.2 Lower-Layer Protocolsin General
5.3 Summary
Chapter 6. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
6.1 A PerspectIve on ATM
6.2 ATM Layer Structure
6.3 ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) FunctIons
6.4 ATM Cell Structure and Contents
6.5 ATM Interface Wpes
6.6 ATM Concepts
6.7 ATMlmplementatlon
6.8 ATM Physical Layer Architecture
6.9 ATM Terminology
6.10 Where to Ffnd Addltionallntormation
6.11 Summary
Chapter 7. Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON)
7.1 0verview
7.2 Hypothetical ESCON Environment
7.3 ESCON Components Foundin a Typicallnstallation
7.4 ESCON Manager Program
7.5 ESCON Orientation
7.6 ESCON Protocols
7.7 ESCON PhysicaI-Layer SpecificatIons
7.8 Additlonallnformatlon
7.9 Summary
Chapter 8. ETHERNET
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Part 3 Upper-Layer Protocls
Part 4 Network Devices