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Introduction to Data and Computer Communications

• 1.1 Computer Communications - History of networking (written messages, telegraph, phones, mail, radio, TV, internet)
• 1.2 Communication System Model
• 1.3 Data Communications Overview
• 1.4 Data Communication Networking
• Network example - Mail and UPS
• Network topologies
• 1.5 Computer Communications Architecture
• Protocols
• OSI Model (Layers)
• 1.7 Outline of the Book
• Appendix 1A
• Standards, Organizations, and Terminology
• TCP/IP Model
• 489 Author Model
• Arpanet Example

Part I. Data Communications and the Physical Layer

Part II. Data Communication Networking

Part III. Computer Communications Architecture

Part IV. Intregated Services Digital Network