本书为国外高校电子信息类**教材(英文影印版)之一。
本书介绍了通信和网络的基础知识以及网络涉及的技术层面,包括数据通信介质、调制解调技术、计算机协议、以太网、令牌环网、局域网、开关技术、网络互连、光纤分布数据接口、SONET组件、窄带ISDN、帧延迟技术、Internet结构、ATM网络等,并简述了网络操作系统。
本书不仅可作为电子技术、电子工程和计算机专业的本科生教材,还可作为社会培训教材,并可供IT业技术人员参考。

Preface
1 Introduction to Computer Networks
2 Introduction to Data Communication
3 Introduction to Computer Architecture
4 Standards Organizations and OSI Model
5 Communication Channels and Media
6 Multiplexers and Switching Concepts
7 Modem,DSL,Cable Modem,and ISDN
8 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 Networking Technology
9 Token Ring and Token Bus Networking Technology
10 Fast Ethernet Networking Technology
11 100 VG-AnyLAN Networking Technology
12 Local Area Network Switching
13 Gigabit Ethernet Networking Technology
14 LAN Interconnection Devices
15 Wireless Local Area Networks(WLAN)
16 Fiber Distributed Data Interface
17 Synchronous Optical Network(SONET)
18 Frame Relay
19 Internet Architecture and TCP/IP
20 Asynchronous Transfer Mode
21 Network Operating System
Appendix A: Computer and Communication Connectors
Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions
Acronyms
Index