Mukesh Singhal

Data and computer communications: networking and internetworking

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND STANDARDIZATION Network Goals Network Evolution Components of Computer Networks Network Structure Data Communication Network (DCN) Network Architecture and Layered Protocol Data Communication in OSI-RM Standards OrganizationsLAN Applications and Performance Aspects Local Area Network (LAN) Evolution Current Trends in Communication Networks BASIC CONCEPTS OF DATA COMMUNICATION Introduction Basic Transmission Signaling Concepts Electrical and Voice Signals: Basic Definitions Filters Errors in Data Communication Repeaters and Amplifiers SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BASICS Modulation and Demodulation: Basic Concepts Analog Modulation (AM) Class Digital Modulation (DM) Class Modems and Standards Multiplexers Switching Techniques Communication Control Interfaces MODES OF COMMUNICATION CHANNEL Introduction Communication Channel Information Coding Character Error Detection and Correction Coding Error Control Techniques and Standard Protocols Terminals TRANSMISSION MEDIA Introduction Communication Channel Open-Wire Lines Twisted Pair Wires/Cables Coaxial Cable Optical Fiber Communication Wireless Communication A Typical Broadband LAN Configuration TELEPHONE SYSTEM Introduction Evolution of Telephone System Hierarchical Model of Telephone System Telephone Network System Private Branch Exchange (PBAX) Digital Carrier System (DCS) INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (LANs) Local Area Networks (LANs) Evolution LAN Definitions and Standards LAN Characterization IEEE LANs IEEE 802 Recommendations IEEE Standard LANs NONSTANDARD LANs AND INTERNETWORKING Non-OSI-RM LANsDECs Digital Network Architecture or DECnet Internetworking DNA with other networks LAN-to-LAN Interconnection Internetworking devices for LANs Wireless LANs PHYSICAL LAYER Introduction Layered Protocols and Interfacing Physical Layer Functions and Services Physical Layer Interface Standards Terminals Physical Layer Primitives and Parameters DATA LINK LAYER Introduction Layered Protocols and Interfacing ISO Data Link Layer Services and Functions Data Link Control Functions and Protocols Data Link Control Configurations Data Link Protocols Error-Control Protocols Examples of Data Link Protocols Data Link Service Protocol Primitives and Parameters Sublayer Service Primitives and Parameters NETWORK LAYER Introduction Layered Protocols and Interfacing ISO Network Layer Services and Functions Network Routing Services Concepts Sub-Network (Subnet) Interface Packet-Switched Network (PSDN) (CCITT X.25) Internetworking and Packet Switched Data Network Protocols Network Routing Switching Techniques: Basic Concepts Network Congestion Control Value-Added Networks (VANs) TRANSPORT LAYER Introduction Layered Protocol and Interfacing ISO 8072 Transport Layer Services and Functions Transport Layer Services Control Protocol ISO 8073 Transport Layer Protocol Primitives and Parameters Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Internet Protocol (IP) SESSION LAYER Introduction Layered Protocol and Interfacing ISO 8326 Session Layer Services and Functions ISO 8326 Session Layer Service Operation ISO 8326 Session Layer Service Primitives ISO 8327 Session Layer Protocol Primitives and Parameters ISO 8327 Session Layer Protocol Data Unit (SPDU) PRESENTATION LAYER Introduction Layered Protocols and Interfacing ISO 8823 8822 Presentation Layer Services and Functions ISO 8823 8822 Presentation Layer Service Primitives ISO 8824 8823 Presentation Layer Protocol Presentation Context, Representation, and Notation Standards Security Secure Socket Layer Protocol APPLICATION LAYER Introduction Layered Protocols and Interfacing ISO Application Layer Services and Functions Application Layer Architecture (Structure) Application Layer Standards and Protocols Application Layer Protocols of Proprietary LANs INTERNET: SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS Introduction The Internet Internet Addressing Detailed Descriptions of Internet Services INTEGRATED DIGITAL NETWORK (IDN) TECHNOLOGY Introduction Evolution of Digital Transmission Digital Transmission Services Switching Techniques Public Networks Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Layered Model of ISDN ISDN Protocols Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN): Why? HIGH SPEED NETWORKS Introduction Applications of Integrated Networks Evolution of High Speed and High-Bandwidth Networks Evolution of Switching Techniques Fiber- Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) Frame Relay Broadband- Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) OperationINTERNET: CONNECTIONS AND SERVICES Introduction Internet Internet Addressing Details Description of Internet Services Gopher CLIENT-SERVER LAN IMPLEMENTATIONCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE Introduction Distributed Computing Architecture (DCA) Components of DCSDCA Client-Server Computing Architecture Client-Server Models Client-Server Operating Systems Graphical User Interface (GUI) ToolsX-Window System and GUI Tools Toolkits Client-Server LAN Implementations Case StudyStudies ACRONYMS GLOSSARY INDEX