Interconnections second edition is about what goes on inside the boxes that move data around the internet these boxes are variously called bridges routers switches and hubs the book also describes the devices that connect to the network there is considerable confusion in this area. Written by the inventor of many of the algorithms that make switching and routing robust and efficient interconnections second edition offers an experts insight into how and why networks operate. It provides authoritative and comprehensive information on general networking concepts routing algorithms and protocols addressing and the mechanics of bridges routers switches and hubs this second edition is expanded and updated to cover the newest developments in the radia perlmans interconnections is recognized as a leading text on . Radia perlmans interconnections is recognized as a leading text on networking theory and practice it provides authoritative and comprehensive information on general networking concepts routing algorithms and protocols addressing and the mechanics of bridges routers switches and hubs. Interconnections bridges routers switches and internetworking protocols 2nd edition radia perlman sun microsystems inc c1999 addison wesley