Schaum's Outline of Computer Networking (Paperback)

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Schaum's Outline of Computer Networking introduces the underlying concepts, principles, and terminology of computer networks. Covering the full scope of material taught in computer networking courses, this problem-solved approach presents the different components of a network and shows how these components fit together as well as explaining the varied harmonizing functions needed for the interconnection of many heterogeneous computer networks.

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SCHAUM'S OUTLINES

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Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format--without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember--fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• Key concepts, principles, and terminology of computer networks
• Diverse components of networks and their interaction
• Explanations of network protocols and applications (e-mail, www, LAN, WAN)
• Essential concepts behind professional certifications--Cisco, Lucent, Nortel, Microsoft, Novell, and more!

If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of computer networking, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

• Networking Terminology & Concepts
• Networking Models & Standards
• Networking Topologies and Technologies
• Network Data Transmission
• A Hierarchy of Networking Devices
• Packet Switching
• Networking Protocols
• Network Addressing
• Network Routing & Internets
• Flow Control & Traffic Management
• Network Management
• Network Security
• LAN Performance
• Networked Applications and Services
• Appendix A: Glossary of Networking Terms and Abbreviations
• Appendix B: Important Internet & Networking Standards Bodies
• Appendix C: Online Networking Resources • Appendix D: Binary Arithmetic & IP Address Calculation
• Appendix E: Bibliography
• Index

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071362851
• ISBN-13: 978-0071362856
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #539,229 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars An embarrassment to the fine Schaum's outline series, July 18, 2006

By	calvinnme "Texan refugee" (Fredericksburg, Va) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

I was very disappointed in both the layout and content of this Schaum's outline. Unlike most other Schaum's outlines that are well-written by authors who appear to know their subject matter, this one seems to be written by someone who does not understand what a student is looking for in an outline on computer networking and doesn't seem to know the subject matter that well either.

For example, the first chapter, entitled "Data Communications", launches into a discussion of communication theory including wave division multiplexing, time division multiplexing, bandwidths for various applications, and modulation techniques. This is going to be very confusing to the average computer science student who has probably picked up this book to learn about the architecture of computer networks and instead begins his or her studies by reading a poorly written chapter on senior-level electrical engineering communication theory topics. To top it all off, the illustrations don't even make sense. For example, on page 5 there is a figure labeled "Typical Wave Division Multiplexing System". This figure consists of nothing more than 4 computers and two multiplexing devices with no connections shown. I'm sure if I was told to install a multiplexing system and this is what I gave the client, I would surely either be fired or promoted to management. The entire book is like this.

Rather than take the typical approach and explain network architectures in the context of the seven layer OSI model or some derivative thereof, the author just launches into discussions of miscellaneous topics without tying them all together in some kind of structure. For example, the chapter on multiple access is just plain baffling. The author talks about the different applications that need multiple access, and never bothers to define the term. Then the author discusses the three constraints of multiple access implementations, one of which he just labels as variable "a" without every properly defining what "a" really means, just how to calculate it. All calculations and examples shown are very elementary and poorly explained. There is a very sparse use of figures also. After reading through the outline, I can only figure that this lack of detailed diagrams and rigorous exercises is due to the author's lack of knowledge on the subject and thus his inability to produce them.

I would say that this Schaum's outline is a complete waste of time. Don't bother yourself with it even if someone gives it to you for free - you'll only end up more confused. It's not that the subject matter is just poorly presented, it is often wrongly presented. If you are taking a class on computer networking, more than likely you have been assigned Tannenbaum's "Computer Networks". If so, it is a very good book, if not you might want to bite the bullet and consider buying this rather expensive but complete and essential book. Tannenbaum can be a bit theoretical, though. So you might also want to also purchase "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet" by James Kurose. That book is more applied than Tannenbaum's and has many network programming labs in the Java programming language to help hammer home certain concepts.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the right author, September 17, 2004

By	E. Krinker (Germantown, md United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to agree with another reviewer that person who wrote this book does not seem to have a deep knowledge of the subject. I picked up this book in order to study for GRE CS subject test and it was just a general refresher and was not complete so i had to use my networking book from college. If you just want a quick rewiew of some concepts, then it is a right book for you, but anything semi complex is not covered or covered with not enough datails in this book.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MORE INFO, July 8, 2003

By A Customer

I think the author lacks a graduate degree(at least an M.S.) in
computer science or electrical engineering. Schaum's could have
selected an Accademic to produce a better Networking book that
has examples of Protocol computer code and Sockets.