Computer Networking

This edition builds on the authors’ renowned “top-down” methodology. It begins at the application layer and works downward through transport, network, link, and physical layers, introducing core networking concepts early to help students grasp the Internet-centric paradigm more quickly. The 8th edition updates coverage to include major advances such as Software?Defined Networking (SDN) and the rapid expansion of 4G/5G cellular networks and mobile applications