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Date: Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:41:05 EST
From: Rob Slade <roberts@mukluk.decus.ca>
Subject: Book Review: "Data Link Protocols" by Black
BKDTLKPR.RVW 941229
"Data Link Protocols", Black, 1993, 0-13-204918-X
%A Uyless Black
%C 113 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
%D 1993
%G 0-13-204918-X
%I PTR Prentice-Hall, Inc.
%O (515) 284-6751 FAX (515) 284-2607
%P 270
%T "Data Link Protocols"
Much of what goes on at the physical layer level in data communications
is mature technology, fixed in hardware. The network, internetwork
and higher layers vary widely depending upon situation and application.
The data link layer is the one most in need of study and understanding.
This is the layer concerned with the actual transmission of data, and
its reliable receipt.
Three chapters relate to the basic concepts of the data link layer, an
introduction, error detection and correction, and controls. The
remainder of the book concentrates on the specific protocols; BSC,
HDLC, LAPB, LAPD, LAN protocols, LLC and so forth. Two chapters are
of particular interest to the online community, covering asynchronous
file transfer protocols (X modem and descendents, Kermit, and others)
and LAPM (Link Access Protocol for Microcomputers or V.42). Frame
relay and Internet protocols are touched on.
This work deals with the concepts rather than implementations. The
actual programming of specific protocols will require additional
detail. However, for an understanding of the options at this layer in
the stack, this is a good starting source.
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1995 BKDTLKPR.RVW 941229. Distribution
permitted in TELECOM Digest and associated publications. Rob Slade's
book reviews are a regular feature in the Digest.
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