Computer Networks Super Review [Paperback]

Randall Raus (Author), The Staff of Research and Education Association (Author)

Book Description

Series: Super Reviews | Publication Date: July 1, 2000

Get all you need to know with Super Reviews! Each Super Review is packed with in-depth, student-friendly topic reviews that fully explain everything about the subject. The Computer Networks Super Review begins with an introduction to computer networks and goes on to cover network architecture, the physical layer, the data-link layer, the network layer, local area networks, high speed networks, and the Internet. A list of computer-related acronyms is also included. Take the Super Review quizzes to see how much you've learned - and where you need more study. Makes an excellent study aid and textbook companion. Great for self-study!

DETAILS
- From cover to cover, each in-depth topic review is easy-to-follow and easy-to-grasp - Perfect when preparing for homework, quizzes, and exams!
- Review questions after each topic that highlight and reinforce key areas and concepts
- Student-friendly language for easy reading and comprehension
- Includes quizzes that test your understanding of the subject

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Taking a conceptual approach, Super Review of Computer Networks describes:

Telecommunications (T1 hierarchy and encoding, QAM modems, DSL, ADSL, twisted pair standards, coaxial cable, fiber optic technology and encoding, SONET protocol), network architecture (comparison of OSI model and TCP/IP suite, peer-to-peer communication, Berkeley (BSD), client server model, sockets, system calls, network topology), wide area networks (ATM, Frame Relay, FDDI, ISDN), local area networks (cyclic redundancy check, HDLC, Ethernet, gigabit Ethernet, token ring), and the Internet (TCP/IP, RIP,OSPF, IDRP, PPP, RTP, address masks, interface layer, SNMP, ASN.1).

About the Author

Randall Raus, M.S., Computer Engineer and Computer Science Consultant, Seal Beach, CA

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Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878910840
• ISBN-13: 978-0878910847
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Networking Resource, February 14, 2001

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Victor D. Roszell (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Networks Super Review (Paperback)

Computer Networks Super Review by Randall Raus is packed with solid information. It explains the highly technical concepts of computer networking in clear, easy to understand language, and covers hot technologies such as DSL and transmission over fiber-optic. Unlike many other texts on networking, it doesn't move to quickly or bore the reader with needless repetition. It is also well organized and has many useful diagrams and tables to help the reader grasp complex concepts. Microsoft Press could learn a few things from this author! A must for the serious student of networking! Victor Roszell, MCSE, BA English.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Clear Presentation of Networking, April 21, 2001

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Calvin Ross (Napa Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Networks Super Review (Paperback)

I really never understood TCP/IP until I read Randall Raus' book, Computer Networks. I didn't really "get" the Internet, especially the interface layer, before reading this book. I recommend it highly to anyone who would like a clear, theoretical explanation of networking and the Internet.

Calvin Ross, author of The Aliens of Summer and The Frugal Youth Cybrarian: Bargain Computing for Kids.