{"product_id":"computer-networks-5th-edition-9780132126953","title":"Computer Networks (5th Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer Networks (5th Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Tanenbaum, Andrew. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780132126953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComputer Networks, 5\/e is appropriate for Computer Networking or Introduction to Networking courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CIS, MIS, and Business Departments.\nTanenbaum takes a structured approach to explaining how networks work from the inside out. He starts with an explanation of the physical layer of networking, computer hardware and transmission systems; then works his way up to network applications. Tanenbaums in-depth application coverage includes email; the domain name system; the World Wide Web (both client- and server-side); and multimedia (including voice over IP, Internet radio video on demand, video conferencing, and streaming media. Each chapter follows a consistent approach: Tanenbaum presents key principles, then illustrates them utilizing real-world example networks that run through the entire book―the Internet, and wireless networks, including Wireless LANs, broadband wireless and Bluetooth. The Fifth Edition includes a chapter devoted exclusively to network security. The textbook is supplemented by a Solutions Manual, as well as a Website containing PowerPoint slides, art in various forms, and other tools for instruction, including a protocol simulator whereby students can develop and test their own network protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PEARSON EDUCATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975797665845,"sku":"ByrdShop_0132126958","price":156.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780132126953_dfdafb9a-51c3-4eee-95db-fde9e1a5a9e2.jpg?v=1778718788","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/computer-networks-5th-edition-9780132126953","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}