Data Communications and Networking with TCPIP Protocol Suite, 6/e

Overview

Data Communications and Networking, 6th Edition by Behrouz A. Forouzan is designed to teach the principles of networking by using the TCP/IP proto¬col suite. The book has 13 chapters, 6 appendices and a rich pedagogy comprising of visual representation, real-life applications, practice sets and many more to help students understand data communications and networking easily. The book serves as a self-study guide for a wider range of audience including academicians, professionals, data and communication enthusiasts, but it especially caters to the requirements of students of B.Tech. 

Key Features

• Modified pedagogy for easy understanding of concept
• More than 500 figures added to substantiate the concept
• Highlighted points for quick references and immediate attention
• Examples and real-life applications added for better clarity
• Additional learning content available online for both students and instructors  

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Physical Layer

Chapter 3 Data-Link Layer

Chapter 4 Local Area Networks: LANs

Chapter 5 Wide Area Networks: WANs

Chapter 6 Connecting Devices and Virtual LANs

Chapter 7 Network Layer: Data Transfer

Chapter 8 Network Layer: Routing of Packets

Chapter 9 Transport Layer

Chapter 10 Application Layer

Chapter 11 Multimedia

Chapter 12 Network Management

Chapter 13 Cryptography and Network Security

Appendices