Computer and Communication Networks
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Review by S. Shields for Computer and Communication Networks
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I’m a system engineer who needed a quick technical overview of IP-based (packet switched) networks. This text was the exact level and scope that I needed. It provided concise and easy-to-follow explanations with supporting diagrams, figures and high level equations (all nicely arranged). It also was quite readable which was a nice change for an engineering text. It provided interspersed exercises and solutions that were nice as well. Please be advised this is not a developer’s text with detailed algorithms and explicit mathematical formulation for coding purposes although many equations are provided to illustrate the concept and high-level mathematics. It also is not a fluffy overview text for non-technical enthusiasts (you still need some engineering or computer background to fully appreciate this text).
I had a vague understanding of networking, but really needed a more comprehensive understanding of how everything fit together following the 5 layer TCP/IP model. I also wanted some technical explanation without needing to know the nth detail of how to code algorithms or build a network. This text filled that void. It really is targeted for technical system type folks who need to increase their understanding of IP networks.
If you are looking for an A-to-Z technical overview of how packet-switched networks operate then this is the book for you. It is helpful to have a bit of basic engineering mathematics under your belt. Each chapter builds on the previous, but you can also use this text as a reference to look up stand-alone topics and you will find good explanations on each topic. Two thumbs up from me.
Review by A. Stephens for Computer and Communication Networks
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This great, up-to-date book could be used as supplementary network engineers training manual in preparation for Cisco/Networking exams.
One word of caution: This book is not for beginners or software developers. Written for Network Technicians and Engineers in mind, this book requires a solid mathematics foundation to comprehend it. Ideal for students who want to get an advanced knowledge in networking, this book provides an excellent educational blend of theoretical and practical approaches, including real life scenarios.
Nader Mir has extensive knowledge of the networking industry and communicates it in an excellent progression from the basics to more complex situations, including complex number-crunching techniques. This book would come in handy as a desk reference; it would help the reader to grasp ideas of IT and networking at an expert level – illustrating all layers of the TCP/IP model or serving as a troubleshooting guide for an enterprise size network.
Whether you love or hate this book, as an IT or networking tech, you need this book on your desk when something fails in your network.
Review by W Boudville for Computer and Communication Networks
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It’s all about networks. We learn the fundamental ideas of TCP/IP, which is of course the Internet. The crucial role played by congestion control is well explained. And we see how the much mooted next generation IPv6 is more than just a hugely expanded address space. For example, it offers an intrinsic Quality of Service that IPv4 only kludges.
The text also goes into wireless networks. A key difference compared to a wired network is the limited bandwidth. Another is the much easier evesdropping. Of course, the most important wireless networks are those used for cellphones. We can understand the basic models of cellular radio.
The book uses enough maths treatment to fully convey the theoretical underpinnings of the main types of networks.
Most of the text is naturally about the Internet and cellular radio, as these have massive global deployment. But the last 2 chapters diverge. One talks about ad hoc networks, especially the mobile variety. While the other concerns Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Both do not have the broad usage but are interesting new ways of configuring networks.
For an ad hoc network, it is often seen as mobile. But unlike cellular radio, there is no grid of fixed basestations. So routing protocols are quite different; it’s a harder problem.
While for a WSN, there is indeed a fixed sink. Superficially, this corresponds to a basestation in a cellular radio network. The problem is that the sensor nodes are severely energy constrained. Their batteries cannot be recharged. This gives rise to constraints of minimising power usage and communication, as the latter uses far more energy than computation on the same amount of data. Space considerations limit the treatment of WSN to one chapter. If you want a more extensive discussion, you can try Wireless Sensor Networks: A Networking Perspective.
Review by A. Majali for Computer and Communication Networks
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Covers all topics in computer networks in a high level point of view. If you need more details should look for another book
Review by M. Imen for Computer and Communication Networks
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I had the opportunity to read this book. It is very organized, well written book with the approach of an electrical engineer to networking. I highly recommend this book.