TCP/IP ILLUSTRATED

by N. P. GOPALAN, B. SIVA SELVAN

Overview

These demands involve the handling of increased traffic, providing better and efficient services, and implementing foolproof security measures for authentic and safe communication. Offering clear explanations of underlying issues, this book provides an accessible introduction the basic principles of the Internet and its accompany-ing TCP/IP protocol suit. It discusses a wide range of topics, including: Principles and applications of TCP/IP and other relevant protocols Coordination of multiple interconnected physical networks and protocols Routing and its specific components Internet addressing, protocol layering and implementation Client-server model of communication Internet security issues and concepts This textbook is designed for students of BE/BTech pursuing courses in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, as well as for students of computer applications (BCA and MCA). It can also be a valuable reference for ME/MTech students of Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology, specializing in computer networks and network programming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120332836
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	02/13/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

GOPALAN, N.P. N.P. GOPALAN is Professor in the Department of Computer Applications, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli. He has over 22 years of experience in the field of computer applications. SELVAN, B. SIVA B. SIVA SELVAN is Research Scholar in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli. He has 5 years of experience in teaching and research in computer science and engineering.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Network Technologies Revisited. 3. Internet Architecture and Concepts. 4. Address Resolution Protocols. 5. Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP). 6. Connectionless Datagram. 7. Datagram Routing. 8. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). 9. Subnet and Classless Addressing Principles. 10. Protocol Organization. 11. User Datagram Protocol (UDP). 12. Transmission Control Protocol—Reliable Services. 13. Routing Algorithms. 14. Exterior Gateway Protocols for Routing. 15. Autonomous Systems Routing. 16. Multicasting Over the Internet. 17. TCP/IP over ATM Networks. 18. Mobile IP. 19. Private Network Connections—VPN and NAT. 20. Client Server Interaction. 21. Socket Interface. 22. Automatic Configuration and Boot Strapping. 23. Domain Name System (DNS). 24. Telnet and Remote Login Applications. 25. File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 26. Electronic Mail (E-mail). 27. World Wide Web (WWW) and HTTP. 28. Voice and Video Over IP (VOIP). 29. Internet Security. 30. IPv6—The Future of TCP/IP. List of Networking Terms. Bibliography. Index.