Hands-On Networking
From Theory to Practice

Learn core theory and explore real-world networking issues with this richly illustrated example-based textbook, including practical experiments and case studies.

Maria Luisa Merani (Author), Maurizio Casoni (Author), Walter Cerroni (Author)

9780521869850, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 17 September 2009

272 pages, 6 b/w illus. 16 tables 17 exercises
25 x 17.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.68 kg

"...does an excellent job of describing networks with minimal mathematics...If you want 250 pages to get a comprehensive overview of networks then this is your book, and it is an enjoyable read..." - Alfy Riddle, IEEE Microwave Magazine, March/April 2013

Learn the core theory and explore real-world networking issues with this richly illustrated example-based textbook. It provides an accurate view of modern networks through detailed coverage of the most relevant networking technologies, with no unnecessary extras. Carefully designed, affordable laboratory exercises based on open-source software networking tools are included for hands-on practice with real networking devices. Numerous case studies and examples further link theory to practice, whilst the topologies, tools and configurations needed to carry out practical exercises are provided to guide students through each task. Its bottom-up approach is easy for students to follow and perfect for lab-oriented courses.

Preface
1. Foundations
2. Architectures and protocols
3. Ethernet networks
4. Wireless networks
5. LAN devices and virtual LANs
6. Routers
7. Routing fundamentals and protocols
8. Wide area networks and user access
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Computer networking & communications [UT], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Electrical engineering [THR]