Data Communications, Computer Networks, and Open Systems

By Fred Halsall

Textbook for students studying the title subjects in electronic engineering, computer engineering, computer systems, or computer science courses. Also suitable for practicing engineers and computer professionals who wish to gain a working knowledge of these subjects. The only prerequisites are an un

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201565064
• ISBN13: 9780201565065
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Length: 772 Pages
• Weight: 3.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book!

This is a very good book! It delves into the details right from the start. I recommend this book to anyone in the data communications field. It can be a bit dry and complex, but the material is complete and after two or so perusals is easy to understand. This book was used in my graduate course for data communications. Excellent book!

A bit dry sometimes, but extremely complete

I have been using Fred Halsall's book in my computer engineering degree and it has been very useful. This is a dense, fat book that will provide lots of information. It covers the basics, from the essential theory about digital transmission, protocol basics and implementation methods, legacy and wireless LANs, HS LANs, transparent and source routing bridges, packet switching and frame relay networks/protocols, internetworking...

Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems (Ele

Excellent book. I have read first edition (1992) and now it is one of my best reference at the university where I teach.I am going to buy this last edition to keep updated.