Business Data Networks and Telecommunications: United States Edition - Hardcover

Panko, Raymond R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130359149 ISBN 13: 9780130359148

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

For undergraduate/graduate/MBA-level courses in Business Data Communications, Introduction to Data Communications, Telecommunications, and Introduction to Networking.

Using a unique modular approach, this cutting-edge introduction to data communications features 11 core chapters of essential material, 6 advanced modules, and a Companion Website to provide the widest possible range of topics around which to customize courses with specific goals. This approach allows selective emphasis without requiring instructors to assemble their own additional material. Plus, 9 mini-chapters for hands-on material and case studies give students a feel for what they will encounter on the job.

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About the Author

DR. RAYMOND R. PANKO (Ray) is a professor of information technology and management at the University of Hawaii. Before coming to the University, he was a project manager at Stanford Research Institute. He received his doctorate, in communication, from Stanford. At Stanford, he had the good fortune to do early work on VSATs with Prof. Bruce Lusignan and broadband LAN planning with Prof. Ed Parker and Paul Baran. His doctoral dissertation was done under contract to the Office of the President of the United States. At SRI, he had the good fortune to do early work on videoconferencing, electronic mail, and the ARPANET. He had the especially good fortune to work for Dr. Doug Engelbart, who invented the mouse and built the first hypertext system. His current research focuses on risks in information technology. His greatest pleasure is seeing the excitement in his students' eyes when they master difficult material and then realize that this is how the Internet, a PC network, or some other network they have long been using really works. His home page is www.panko.com. His e-mail is Ray@Panko.com.

From the Back Cover

CURRENCY and FLEXIBILTY LEARN FROM THE MOST CURRENT TEXT ON THE MARKET
Wireless networking, the hottest topic in information technology, is integrated throughout the text
Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications, Web services and .NET application sections on e-commerce and security
Extensive coverage of building wiring, optical fiber, and hands-on sections for cutting wire, and setting up clients
An increased focus on TCP/IP and network security
Author-maintained Web site with continual updates to the text LEARN IN THE ORDER AND WITH THE EMPHASIS THAT YOU NEED
Focus on the most important chapters for your particular course with the flexibility of this text's 11 core-chapters and 6 advanced modules for extended learning.
Explore data communications and networking to increase knowledge retention; use the advanced modules for further investigation.
Get the most out of this text with concise chapters, hands-on content, and flexible arrangement that allows for creative learning in the classroom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130359149
• ISBN 13: 9780130359148
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 510