Essential reference begins by providing a solid foundation in TCP / IP schemes, wireless networking, Internet applications, and network security. Students and researchers will find up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of basic and advanced networking topics, including: Packet-switched networks and Internet Network protocolsLinksLAN ProtocolsWireless NetworksTransport ProtocolsApplications and ManagementNetwork SecurityDelay protocolsVoice AnalysisQoSHigh speeds of more than ProtocolsCompression NetworksMulticasting IPOptical Voice and VideoSensor / Mesh Networks Network architecture books are often criticized for not offering enough practical, scenario-based information. Key features include: Figures and images that simplify complex equations and study the topic further algorithmsCase explain the concept and theoryExercises and examples honed through the author's twelve years of teaching about networking? Overall, readers will find a thorough design and performance evaluation that provides the foundation to develop the ability to analyze and simulate complex communication networks.