Elahi Ata, Cushman Alex. Computer Networks: Data Communications, Internet and Security

Springer, 2024. — 418 p. — ISBN: 10 3031420179, 13 978-3031420177.​The hands-on textbook covers both the theory and applications of data communications, the Internet, and network security technology, following the ACM guidelines for courses in networking. The content is geared towards upper-undergraduate and graduate students in information technology, communications engineering, and computer science. The book is divided into three sections: Data Communications, Internet Architecture, and Network Security. Topics covered include flow control and reliable transmission; modulation, DSL, cable modem, and FTTH; Ethernet and Fast Ethernet; gigabit and 10 gigabit Ethernet; and LAN interconnection devices, among others. The book also covers emerging topics such as IPv6 and software-defined networks. The book is accompanied by a lab manual that uses Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, and virtual machines to lead students through simulated labs.