Computer Networks 3rd Edition

This new and updated edition of Computer Networks has been written for anyone studying general networking. It provides a solid overview of the subject and is recommended for students on HND, degree, foundation degree, and general masters courses. The book is clear and concise, and will help students get to grips with difficult concepts, and understand how they are likely to be assessed. Key features include: * learning outcomes for each chapter; * explanations of key concepts; * advice on exams and assessments; * tips on common mistakes and how to avoid them. The Author Philip Irving is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology at the University of Sunderland. He has worked in the networking and operating systems field for over 20 years in both academia and industry. He holds and MSc in Ecommerce Management. He is a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) and manages the Cisco Academy at the University of Sunderland. He teaches on a range of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including Telecomms and Networking. He is also research active in the area of Network Risk assessment for Systems change.