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Revised to reflect the rapid changes in the field of networking, Computer Networking provides a top-down approach to this study by beginning with applications-level protocols and then working down the protocol stack. An early emphasis is placed on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces to allow readers to get their "hands-dirty" with protocols and networking concepts in the context of applications they will use in the industry. Networking today is much more (and far more interesting) than standards specifying message formats and protocol behaviors. Professors Kurose and Ross focus on describing emerging principles in a lively and engaging manner and then illustrate these principles with examples drawn from Internet architecture. Salient Features Uses a five-layered model for the Internet (with a top-down approach), a popular approach that focuses on only the key layers that are covered in most courses. Focuses on a specific motivating example of a network-the Internet-as well as introducing students to protocols in a more theoretical context. Principles and Practice boxes throughout the book demonstrate real-world applications of the principles studied. Includes material on application programming development, along with numerous, exciting programming assignments. New chapter on wireless and mobility, including more insight into 802.11 and expanded coverage of ad hoc networking. Major updates to routing, forwarding, peer-to-peer and overlay networks, and security. New Hands-on Labs that use the Ethereal packet sniffer, and can be performed at any computer connected to the Internet. New short "interlude" on "putting it all together" that follows the coverage of application, transport, network, and datalink layers ties together the various components of Internet architecture and identifying aspects of the architecture that have made the Internet so successful. New and updated interviews with networking heavyweights and visionaries to provide students with motivational insights from experts.