How Networks Work

How Networks Work

by Les Freed (Author), Les Freed (Author), Frank J. Derfler Jr. (Author)

Synopsis

How Networks Work is a stunning book, illustrated in full color, that takes readers through the inner-workings of network systems with simple explanations that avoid networking jargon.. The book begins by describing the basic principles of signaling and information packaging used in all systems and goes on to show how those principles work inside pieces of network equipment ranging from network interface cards to the Internet. This latest edition includes new technologies not covered in previous editions, including set top boxes, wireless palm, and more!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 233
Edition: 6
Publisher: QUE
Published: 04 Oct 2002

ISBN 10: 0789727536
ISBN 13: 9780789727534
Book Overview:

Without networks, computers can't do the things most people want them to do today - share access to the Internet, check e-mail, easily move music and picture files, or simply share a printer. This book takes the reader through the inner-workings of network systems with simple explanations to cut through networking jargon. The book begins by describing the basic principles of signaling and information packaging used in all systems and goes on to show how those principles work inside pieces of network equipment ranging from network interface cards to the Internet. This latest edition includes new technologies not currently covered. The most compelling reason to pick up How Networks Work, Sixth Edition, however, is the all-new illustrations. A professional illustrator has created new art that is in line with the art from How Computers Work and How the Internet Works. The authors have revamped the contents of the book so that this title truly fits in the How it Works series.


Author Bio

Les Freed and Frank Derfler are a proven best-selling networking combination. In addition to authoring the wildly successful How Networks Work, Fourth Edition and Millennium Edition, they also wrote Get a Grip on Network Cabling, a success for Ziff Davis Press that is still being used in many college and technical school cabling classes as the coursebook. Frank is a Senior Networking Editor and Les is a Contributing Editor at PC Magazine, where they review the latest networking products and technology for the world's largest computer magazine.