Preface 1 Introduction to Computer Networks 2 Introduction to Data Communication 3 Introduction to Computer Architecture 4 Standards Organizations and OSI Model 5 Communication Channels and Media 6 Multiplexers and Switching Concepts 7 Modem,DSL,Cable Modem,and ISDN 8 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 Networking Technology 9 Token Ring and Token Bus Networking Technology 10 Fast Ethernet Networking Technology 11 100 VG-AnyLAN Networking Technology 12 Local Area Network Switching 13 Gigabit Ethernet Networking Technology 14 LAN Interconnection Devices 15 Wireless Local Area Networks(WLAN) 16 Fiber Distributed Data Interface 17 Synchronous Optical Network(SONET) 18 Frame Relay 19 Internet Architecture and TCP/IP 20 Asynchronous Transfer Mode 21 Network Operating System Appendix A: Computer and Communication Connectors Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions Acronyms Index