Introduction to Data Communications and Local Area Networking Technology

This book is written specifically for those without any technical knowledge of computer communications. It explains the principles of modems, interfaces and protocols, local area networks, open systems interconnection and other topics in such a way that technical terms are always explained where they first appear, and with many illustrations, and where appropriate, case studies of actual equipment. Students, technicians, non-specialist engineers and businessmen having to come to terms with computing - all should find that this book leads them to a deeper understanding of data communications technology.