Understanding data communications : from fundamentals to networking / Gilbert Held.
By: Held, Gilbert.
Material type: BookPublisher: Chichester, England ; New York : Wiley, 1991Description: xviii, 546 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0471930512 .Subject(s): Data transmission systems | Computer networksDDC classification: 004.6Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 004.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00026751 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Data communications can be considered as the tether that binds modern society together. The impetus for this timely book is the importance and dependence upon communications. The author provides a detailed examination of its evolution, technology and future, focusing upon the characteristics, operation and utilization of data communications components that are the building blocks upon which networks are erected. Packed with illustrations, tables and schematic diagrams to fully explain concepts, theory and practice.
Includes index.
Communications in a Modern Society -- Telegraph and Telephone Operations -- Basic Circuit Parameters, Measurement Units and Media Overview -- Fundamental Data Transmission Concepts -- Terminal and Network Overview -- Standards Organizations, Activities and the OSI Reference Model -- The Physical Layer, Cables, Connectors, Plugs and Jacks -- Basic Transmission Devices: Line Drivers, Modems and Couplers -- Regulators and Carriers -- Transmission Errors: Causes, Measurements and Methods of Correction -- The Data Link Layer -- Increasing Line Utilization -- Digital Transmission Systems and Equipment -- Network Architecture and System Network Architecture (SNA) -- Communication Software -- Packet Networks and Information Utilities -- Local Area Networks -- Fiber-Optic and Satellite Communications.