Computernetzwerke

The book "Computer Networks" by Andrew Tanenbaum, Nick Feamster, and David Wetherall is a comprehensive introduction to the field of computer networks. It covers the latest networking technologies for both wireless and wired communication and includes new topics such as 4G and 5G mobile networks, FTTX, cellular networks, software-defined networking, DNS encryption, and new methods for measuring network performance. Additionally, the curriculum has been expanded to include topics like Internet routing, multicasting, congestion monitoring, traffic management, real-time transmission, and new protocols. The authors describe the inner workings of networks and examine their functionality, from the underlying hardware to their applications. The book analyzes and explains the principles associated with each layer and illustrates them with examples from the world of the Internet and wireless networks. It is arguably the most important book on computer networks for any student or practitioner.