Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Introduction to Communications; Networking Fundamentals; Ethernet Networks; Fast and Gigabit Ethernet Systems; Introduction to TCP/IP; Internet Layer Protocols; Host to Host Layer Protocols; Application Layer Protocols; TCP/IP Utilities; LAN System Components; The Internet; Internet Access; The Internet for Communications; Security Considerations; Process Automation; Installing and Troubleshooting TCP/IP; Satellites and TCP/IP.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet. TCP/IP uses several protocols, the two main ones being TCP and IP. TCP/IP is built into the UNIX operating system and is used by the Internet, making it the de facto standard for transmitting data over networks. The TCP/IP suite of protocols has become a dominant technology due to its widespread use and reliability, while Ethernet is fast becoming a de facto industrial networking standard. * A practical hands-on book that covers troubleshooting and maintenance of TCP/IP networks * Provides a solid understanding of the application of TCP/IP from an engineering perspective * Complete coverage from networking fundamentals to Internet-enabled control systems.