Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach 8th Edition

The 8th Edition of the popular Computer  Networking: A Top Down Approach  builds on the authors’ long tradition  of teaching this complex subject  through a layered approach in a  “top-down manner.” The text works its  way from the application layer  down toward the physical layer,  motivating students by exposing them to  important concepts early in  their study of networking. Focusing on the  Internet and the  fundamentally important issues of networking, this  text provides an  excellent foundation for students in computer science  and electrical  engineering, without requiring extensive knowledge of  programming or  mathematics. The 8th Edition has been updated to reflect  the most  important and exciting recent advances in networking,  including  software-defined networking (SDN) and the rapid adoption of  4G/5G  networks and the mobile applications they enable.