Communication Systems and Computer Networks - Ellis Horwood Series in Electrical & Communications Engineering.

This book covers the current state of the art in data communication and computer networking, dealing with the basic problems of data transmission over existing and proposed future networks and giving consideration to the emergence of optical fibres as a transmission medium. It describes network strategies for Local and Wide Area Network operations, introduces the concept of an Integrated Services Digital Network and describes the current progress towards the development of standards for ISDN.;One chapter is devoted to the topic of Packet Switched Networks and X25 inter-face for packet switching. The concept of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is introduced, together with details of the ISO seven-layer model for OSI.;The book presents a comprehensive review of data communications and networks for those involved in the provision and use of digital communication facilities and services. It has been written with both the computer scientist and the communications engineer in mind, bridging the gap between the two disciplines. The text will be of interest to practising engineers in data communications, computer networking and telecommunications and computer industries.