Publisher's Synopsis
Aimed at students in introduction to data communications for information systems courses, this text presents basic concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, and data transmission methods. It provides a broad coverage of hardware and software, switching, and data links.;The sequence of material is designed to present students with a foundation in technical terms and vocabulary that will enable them to master the subject of data communications. Trends, issues and some of the latest technology, including fiber optics, wireless messaging services, and data exchange standards, are discussed.
