Details about the book
We live in a world of
networking. The ongoing process of network convergence is taking place.
However, the basics of communication networks remain the same. The promise is
to bring “anytime, anything, anyone, anywhere” connectivity. The social
consequences of these rapid developments are difficult to predict, but the
technological trends are moving towards the promise. This book attempts to bring
out the basic aspects of various communication networks.
The contents of this book
consist of author’s lecture notes on the basics of communication networks,
which may not have the regular features of a standard book.
Chapter 1 Introduction of Communication Networks gives an overview and feeling of the communication systems leading to a platform for the later chapters.
Chapter 2 Computer Networks and Reference Models deals
with an introduction to the computer networks. Packet switched networks using
the OSI reference model is discussed in chapter 2.
Chapter 3 Multiple access communications gives
an insight into the various accessing schemes that can be employed in
communication systems.
Ethernet concept is introduced
in the chapter 4. It is the main backbone of LAN. Other LAN protocols are also
discussed in chapter 4 Local area networks.
Chapter 5 Switching Systems gives the
overall picture of switches, switching concepts needed in telephone and
computer networks.
Sharing of resources in computer
networks using scheduling discipline is discussed in chapter 6 Scheduling
and Internet. Introduction of Internet, routing, naming, and addressing on
the Internet is discussed in chapter 6.
The concept of TCP/IP networks
is introduced in chapter 7 TCP/IP Networks.
Wireless is the hottest topic
today with tremendous impact on all and is also the least understood of the new
technologies. Chapter 8 Wireless Networks deals with some of
the basic concepts of wireless networks like WLAN, Bluetooth.
Chapter 9 ATM Networks gives an insight
into the ATM networks.
Optical networking has led to
the explosive growth of communication networks since 1990. Basic concepts are
dealt with in Chapter 10 Optical Networks.
Introduction to the cellular
networks is given in the chapter 11 Cellular Telephone Systems.
This book has several features to make it concise, and simple to understand.