An Introduction to Networking and the Internet with Engineering Examples (Interactive Multimedia Text, Photos and 45 min Digital, Interactive Videos)

This book CD-combo publication is comparable to an over 500 page textbook/ reference book illustrated with high quality color images, line diagrams, interactive clickable (i.e. hyperlinked) image maps, digital videos, animations, 3D virtual reality and 360 degree panoramic objects; hyperlinked to support you the educator and the student reader! (Ideal as the core material for a typical 15 week undergraduate university course, and self learning professional reference text). The contents include the following:

* 1. The Challenge of Integrating Computers and Computer Controlled Machines and Systems via Networks Introduction, 1.1 The challenge of integrating computers, 1.2 New trends and exciting manufacturing opportunities (a networkin oriented overview), 1.3 Exciting computer networking and Internet opportunities (in engineering, education and business), Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 2. What is a Communication? Introduction, 2.1 The two basic problems of communication, 2.2 Functions enabling two machines to communicate, 2.3 Communication is still not fully effective, 2.4 Data communication methods: analogue or digital, 2.5 Signals can be converted, 2.6 Multiplexing, 2.7 Transmission , 2.8 Access to remote information, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 3. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Introduction, 3.1 The key benefits of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), 3.2 Bandwidth, or data transfer rate, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 4. Integrated Design, Manufacturing & Networking, Introduction, 4.1 Distributed computer networks, 4.2 Some challenges..., 4.3 Before taking a networking decision, consider the following?, 4.4 Computer networking is essential, 4.5 The networking business strategy, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 5. Networked Total Quality, Introduction, 5.1 Networked inspection, 5.2 Networked sampling, 5.3 Networked monitoring, 5.4 Networked production control systems, 5.5 Networked logistic systems, 5.6 Networked concurrent / simultaneous engineering, 5.7 Networked flexible manufacturing cells and systems, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 6. Principles of Distributed Processing, Introduction, 6.1 Efficient data exchange, 6.2 The interchange of data and information, 6.3 Distributed processing (a definition), 6.4 Low cost & efficient processing: the conditions, 6.5 What is compatibility?, 6.6 Design considerations of distributed systems, 6.6.1 The distributed DBMS (database management system), 6.6.2 Distributed system processors, 6.6.3 Towards a greater intelligence and reliability in networked engineering systems, 6.6.4 High level of availability, 6.6.5 In the case of a fatal error, 6.6.6 A summary of distributed systems, 6.7 The application of distributed processing systems, 6.8 A manufacturing enterprise networking model, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 7. Computer Network Classification, Introduction, 7.1 The transmission technology, 7.1.1 Broadcast networks, 7.1.2 Point-to-point networks, 7.2 The scale of the network, 7.2.1 Local Area Network(s), or LANs, 7.2.2 Metropolitan Area Network(s), or MANs and Wide Area Network(s), or WANs, 7.3 Wireless networks, 7.4 Baseband & broadband signalling, 7.5 Manufacturing LANs, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 8. Transmission Medium, Introduction, 8.1 Twisted pair cabling, 8.2 Coaxial cabling, 8.3 Optical fibre cabling, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 9. Topologies, Introduction, 9.1 The "bus", or "open ring" structure, 9.2 The "star", or "hierarchical" structure, 9.3 "Mesh" and "Hybrid Mesh" networks, 9.4 The "loop" or "ring" structure, 9.5 Cellular topologies, Summary, Review questions, References and further reading

* 10. Access Control Methods and Solutions , Introduction, 10.1 Token passing , 10.2 Carrier Sense Multiple