Elements of Network Engineering

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Transmission media. 3. Network classification. 4. Network devices. 5. Reference model. 6. Network security. Bibliography.

"The book contains valuable information in the field of network engineering. The subject of computer networking is enormously complex, involving many concepts and technologies that are grouped together in an interactive manner. Today with greater demand for data and communication needs networking is fast witnessing a sea change in terms of technology, integration and its assimilation in the overall technology domain. The basic emphasis of the book is to give an overall idea about networking and recent developments in it. This book explores transmission media, network classification, network devices, reference models and network security. Beginners and experienced users alike should find the information they need to cover nearly almost all important aspects of network configuration." (jacket)