Computer Networking builds on the authors' long tradition of teaching this complex subject through a layered approach in a “top-down manner.” Authors James Kurose and Keith Ross proceed from the application layer toward the physical layer, presenting important concepts early in your study of networking. Focusing on the fundamental issues of networking, the text provides an excellent foundation without requiring extensive prior knowledge of programming or mathematics.

The 8th Edition has been updated to reflect the most important and exciting recent advances in networking. These include including software-defined networking (SDN) and the rapid adoption of 4G/5G networks and the mobile applications they enable.