●“REMEMBER THIS…” INSTALLMENTS DIRECT STUDENTS TO CONSIDER CONCEPTS WITHIN A LARGER CONTEXT. These interesting learning features encourage readers to thinking about how the principles they've just studied fit into the "big picture." Students do this for each section before progressing to the next section. ●"OUTSIDE THE BOX" EXERCISES EXTEND LEARNING BEYOND THE CHAPTER'S PRINTED CONCEPTS. These special exercises, embedded throughout each chapter, challenge students to explore ideas beyond those explicitly outlined in the chapter. This broadens students' professional skills, while sharpening their critical thinking. ●“SELF-CHECK” QUESTIONS HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP METACOGNITION SKILLS. This proven, self-guided review ensures students understand the material while encouraging higher-order thinking skills. Solutions for this self-guided review appear in an appendix. ●UPDATED DISCUSSION PROMPTS AND GRADING RUBRICS ENCOURAGE EFFECTIVE LIFELONG LEARNING HABITS. Thought-provoking discussion prompts throughout this edition, as well as easy-to-follow grading rubrics, encourage students to reflect on their learning progress. These proven features help you foster and support the development of positive lifelong learning habits. 目錄 1. Introduction to Data Communications and Computer Networks. 2. Conducted and Radiated Media. 3. Fundamentals of Data and Signals. 4. Frames and Errors. 5. Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks. 6. Network Systems and Software. 7. The Internet. 8. Risk, Security, and Compliance. 9. Wide Area Networks. 10. Connecting Networks and Resources. 11. Network Design and Management. 12. Business Principles in IT.