--- product_id: 28297752 title: "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" price: "₹ 1531" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/28297752-computer-networking-a-top-down-approach store_origin: IN region: India --- # Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach **Price:** ₹ 1531 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 1531 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/28297752-computer-networking-a-top-down-approach) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For courses in Networking/Communications Motivates readers with a top-down, layered approach to computer networking Unique among computer networking texts, the Seventh Edition of the popular Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach builds on the author’s long tradition of teaching this complex subject through a layered approach in a “top-down manner.” The text works its way from the application layer down toward the physical layer, motivating readers by exposing them to important concepts early in their study of networking. Focusing on the Internet and the fundamentally important issues of networking, this text provides an excellent foundation for readers interested in computer science and electrical engineering, without requiring extensive knowledge of programming or mathematics. The Seventh Edition has been updated to reflect the most important and exciting recent advances in networking. Review: Top-Down Approach - Most books in computer networks start bottom-up. This is good for those who might be beginners or those who are just looking to get a high level understanding of the field since it starts with the bigger picture and gets to the complicated lower level stuff later. Computer networks might feel dry to some, so starting with the upper level layers to the lower level ones later can more easily grab readers' attention. As a result they're more likely to stay for the entire ride and see how great computer networks are. It provides interesting end of chapter interviews! It also mentions the history and its influence on computer networks, which one might not take away from a computer networks class even though it is the basis of the internet that we know today. Great book! Review: Great textbook - I usually don't read my textbooks (and sometimes don't buy them at all), preferring simply to listen closely to my professors' lectures, but I actually enjoyed reading this one. I thought the authors explained everything clearly and went into a lot of detail without being overwhelmingly dry or technical. They do not hesitate to explore the gritty details of networking protocols, encryption algorithms, and the like, but they do so in a way that I found, as I worked slowly through the material, engaging and enjoyable. I also appreciated that they throw in little bits of humor from time to time. I liked the book so much that after my class was over, I went on to read half of a chapter that my class had not covered. In short, this book is a great treatment of a complicated subject matter. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #640,327 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #90 in Computer Networks #255 in Computer Networking (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 393 Reviews | ## Images ![Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ewUnANZPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-Down Approach *by H***I on January 15, 2018* Most books in computer networks start bottom-up. This is good for those who might be beginners or those who are just looking to get a high level understanding of the field since it starts with the bigger picture and gets to the complicated lower level stuff later. Computer networks might feel dry to some, so starting with the upper level layers to the lower level ones later can more easily grab readers' attention. As a result they're more likely to stay for the entire ride and see how great computer networks are. It provides interesting end of chapter interviews! It also mentions the history and its influence on computer networks, which one might not take away from a computer networks class even though it is the basis of the internet that we know today. Great book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great textbook *by J***L on May 29, 2020* I usually don't read my textbooks (and sometimes don't buy them at all), preferring simply to listen closely to my professors' lectures, but I actually enjoyed reading this one. I thought the authors explained everything clearly and went into a lot of detail without being overwhelmingly dry or technical. They do not hesitate to explore the gritty details of networking protocols, encryption algorithms, and the like, but they do so in a way that I found, as I worked slowly through the material, engaging and enjoyable. I also appreciated that they throw in little bits of humor from time to time. I liked the book so much that after my class was over, I went on to read half of a chapter that my class had not covered. In short, this book is a great treatment of a complicated subject matter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ and so far everything seems great. The algorithms are explained in detail *by C***C on September 19, 2017* I bought this book for my computer networking class which was run by one of the contributors of this book (George Polyzos). I've read all of chapters 1-6 and some parts of 7, and so far everything seems great. The algorithms are explained in detail, complete with visual material and online supplementary animations which can be accessed via the code in the book. The protocols are clearly explained with a visual representation of the formatting of each packet/segment/frame based the protocol. For me, it was a tiny bit tedious to read some parts and a bit frustrating trying to understand the more complex algorithms, but this was after having read 20+ pages straight beforehand. I never did any of the homework problems as we were given problem sets (possibly from one of the older editions). Overall though I'd give this book 4 stars for doing a great job of teaching general computer networking. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/28297752-computer-networking-a-top-down-approach](https://www.desertcart.in/products/28297752-computer-networking-a-top-down-approach) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*