Research Guides: Open Educational Resources (OER): Computer Networking

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MIT OpenCourseware - Networking
Computer Communications and Networks
Detailed introduction to the basic hardware and software, architectural components for computer communications in local area networks.
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The components that are focused upon include understanding the basics of computer networks, switching, routing, protocols and security.

An Introduction to Computer Networks
This text covers the LAN, inter networking and transport layers, focusing primarily on TCP/IP. Particular attention is paid to congestion; other special topics include queuing, real-time traffic, network management, security and the ns simulator.
Computer Networking : Principles, Protocols and Practice
This text aims to fill the gap between the open-source implementations and the open-source network specifications

MIT - Networking related resources
This section contains useful references and web sites related to the networking topics discussed in this course.
Computer Network Exercises - Kahn Academy