Jim Kurose is a Distinguished University Professor of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Keith Ross is the Leornard J. Shustek Distinguished Chair Professor in Computer Science at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn.Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, this fourth edition continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts.Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, the Fourth Edition ofComputer Networkingcontinues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts. With this edition, Kurose and Ross bring the issues of network security to the forefront, along with integration of the most current and relevant networking technologies.Computer Networks and the Internet, Application Layer, Transport Layer, Networking Layer & Routing, Link Layer, Wireless & Mobility, Multimedia, Security, Network Management.For all readers interested in computer networking technologies.Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, the Fourth Edition ofComputer Networkingcontinues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts. With this edition, Kurose and Ross bring the issues of network security to the forefront, along with integration of the most current and relevant networking technologies. Computer Networks and the Internet; Application Layer; Transport Layer; The Network Layer; The Link Layer and Local Area Networks; Wireless and Mobile Networks; Multimedia Networking; Security in Computer Networks; Network Management. For all readers interested in computer networking technologies.