This book, DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKING attempts
to provide an overview of the broad field of subject in a simple
and lucid manner. The subject has been divided into 6units, each
unit targeted to cover basic principles and topics of
fundamental importance. This book gives a clear insight to the
reader regarding various aspects of the subject. In a
competitive world like this,understanding these technologies is
very essential.The summary of the book is as follows:- UNIT 1
Data communications: Covers the different types of
communications which have evolved during the course of the time
andtechniques used to transmit the data. Unit 2 Network
Topology: Covers the different types of networks andthe various
types of network topologies. Unit 3 LAN Components: This unit
emphasizes on the LANcomponents like LAN Card, LAN cables,
Hubs/switches etc in detail. Unit 4 Communication Hardware: This
unit gives an account of thevarious communication hardware
existing today Unit 5 Network environment This unit s