Computer Networks: A Systems Approach
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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Foundation
  • Chapter 2: Direct Links
    • Problem: Connecting to a Network
    • 2.1 Technology Landscape
    • 2.2 Encoding
    • 2.3 Framing
    • 2.4 Error Detection
    • 2.5 Reliable Transmission
    • 2.6 Multi-Access Networks
    • 2.7 Wireless Networks
    • 2.8 Access Networks
    • Perspective: Race to the Edge
  • Chapter 3: Internetworking
  • Chapter 4: Advanced Internetworking
  • Chapter 5: End-to-End Protocols
  • Chapter 6: Congestion Control
  • Chapter 7: End-to-End Data
  • Chapter 8: Network Security
  • Chapter 9: Applications
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Chapter 2: Direct Links¶

It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.

—Winston Churchill

  • Problem: Connecting to a Network
  • 2.1 Technology Landscape
  • 2.2 Encoding
  • 2.3 Framing
    • Byte-Oriented Protocols (PPP)
    • Bit-Oriented Protocols (HDLC)
    • Clock-Based Framing (SONET)
  • 2.4 Error Detection
    • Internet Checksum Algorithm
    • Cyclic Redundancy Check
  • 2.5 Reliable Transmission
    • Stop-and-Wait
    • Sliding Window
    • Concurrent Logical Channels
  • 2.6 Multi-Access Networks
    • Physical Properties
    • Access Protocol
    • Longevity of Ethernet
  • 2.7 Wireless Networks
    • Basic Issues
    • 802.11/Wi-Fi
    • Bluetooth (802.15.1)
  • 2.8 Access Networks
    • Passive Optical Network
    • Cellular Network
  • Perspective: Race to the Edge
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