TCP/IP Clearly Explained, Second Edition (Paperback)

~ Pete Loshin (Author) "If you want to talk the TCP/IP talk, you need to know which words to say and what they mean..." (more)
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TCP/IP Clearly Explained is a well-written book that covers TCP/IP protocols, applications built on top of these protocols, and network management issues. True to its title, the prose is clear and the explanations are well-structured, starting with simple examples and building on them in order to emphasize the key points of a presentation. The examples are crafted to be just complicated enough, and no more. TCP/IP Clearly Explained offers a pleasant reading experience to anyone who is interested in learning about this protocol suite.

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"TCP/IP Clearly Explained, 4th edition, is a well-written book that presents an up-to-date treatment of TCP/IP networking. Peter Loshin addresses all of the important areas of TCP/IP networking and provides the reader with a picture of the future direction of the technology. I recommend the book for both students and professionals who want to get an in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite."
—Richard Nieporent, Ph.D., senior principal engineer for the MITRE Corporation and senior adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University -- Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 419 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (February 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124558356
• ISBN-13: 978-0124558359
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,259,781 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive!, September 29, 2000

By	Todd Hawley (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: TCP/IP Clearly Explained, Third Edition (Paperback)

There are lots of books available about TCP/IP. Some are filled with great technical information, but are difficult to follow, because of the realm of information. Others are easier to read, but lack some important details. This book strikes a happy medium: full of excellent information, but still written in a style that's easy to follow and understand.

Among the topics covered besides obviously "TCP/IP" are network addresses and names (and assigning them), internetwork architecture, routing protocols, broadcasting and multicasting, and TCP/IP applications. There are also chapters about IPv6 (the so-called "next generation of IP") and brief chapters on intranets and extranets.

The book also contains a wealth of other resources. At the end of each chapter is a list of relevant RFC (Request For Comments), so the reader can learn more. The Appendixes also contain other references, a biliography and even a glossary of terms.

Another reviewer said if he could only have one book about TCP/IP, this would be it. I wholeheartedly agree.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Loshin: Thanks for a good primer!, January 16, 2003

By	"[e-mail]" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TCP/IP Clearly Explained, Third Edition (Paperback)

Do understand the difference between a MAC address and an IP address? And why you need both? Do you understand what all those dots within an IP address are for? If you don't, then you need this book.

For a long time I have understood and mis-understood various bits and peices of what TCP/IP was and how LAN's and the internet work. Now I can put that all together.

TCP/IP only **seems** mysterious because its so hard to find someone who can really explain it clearly. This book does the job.

It only took the first 2 chapters for me to begin learning. With each answer came more questions, and the answers to those new questions were on the next page!

In fact, my curiosity to learn and learn more about TCP/IP eventually led me to CISCO Certification Academy a few months ago. There we used textbooks and manuals twice as large to explain the same subject. I feel as though I have a definite edge in the Academy because I read this book first and I understand TCP/IP. (And I had no prior networking experience.)

I would fault this book only for not having more (color) diagrams, but the illustrations that are there are accurate, and illustrate the subject matter well.

Also, I think that most people will find the first half of this book more useful than the second. On the advanced topic of subnetting, I have seen even better explanations on free internet sites... but to understand those advanced topics, you have to ...clearly understand the fundamentals... and this is exactly what this book does best.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Top-Notch Networking Text!, January 29, 1998

By	[e-mail] (New York City) - See all my reviews

I have the earlier, 1st edition version of "TCP/IP For Everyone". Assuming this is the same book, it's one of the best computer books I've ever read (and I've read a lot of 'em). A great introduction to networking for anyone who's interested- you don't need to be a techie to understand this one. I am ordering several copies for my office and will probably give a lecture based on it for my department. The title of this book is very appropriate. I highly recommend it, and am looking forward to see what's been added in this new edition.