10 Best Computer Networking Books To Learn From

The computer network is a connection of several computers to form several network topologies to establish communication among the computer devices. The computers can send or receive data from each other with the help of the network which is connected through a medium. The computer network has become a crucial element in every organization, because of its various advantages and also because there is no use of the internet or any other technology without communicating devices, and to establish communication or linkage among the devices computer networking is the fundamental thing.

Best Computer Networking Books

To keep up with the fast-moving technologies that are being developed every year. Be it a student or professional, everyone has to learn the technologies from the root or clear doubts from the basics. The books that help in this learning process are as follows −

1. CompTIA Network + Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

Author: Mike Meyers

Published by: McGraw Hill

Current Edition: 7th

One of the best exam guides for computer networking-related topics imparts a crystal clear understanding of the topics with plenty of examples and questions related to the real world. It can also be used for professionals and the knowledge could also be used in work-related fields. The most unique part of this book is that it offers video training and laboratory simulations which are hands-on and a very interactive section, all of these are provided free of cost by this book.

2. Network Programmability and Automation

Author: Jason Edelman

Published by: O’Reilly

Current Edition: 1st

To create automation in the networking concepts with the help of programming this book comes as a rescue, as it teaches the process of automation in Linux, Python, JSON, and XML. The topic-wise explanation and learning of API applications in computer networks and also usage of Git in code revisions are also explained well in this book. To automate any networking device there is also the usage of Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm which is also clearly defined in the book.

3. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach

Author: James Kurose and Keith Rose

Published by: Pearson

Current Edition: 7th

The best way of understanding any subject is to why and how it is developed so that understand it in an encrusted or top-down manner and this is each teaching approach of this book while laying its main limelight on the internet and its issues and daily applications related to computer networking. A clear and in-depth theoretical explanation of networking concepts, without any mathematics or programming complexities, is provided in this book. It encourages the students to go forward with this career plan and also explains with simplicity the process of creating networking applications and protocols for the application level.

4. Cisco CCNA command guide

Author: Scott Empson

Published by: Cisco Press

Current Edition: 5th

This book serves as a complete guide for the routing and switching protocols of Cisco CCNA, wrapping topics like supernetting and subnetting, VLSM. By following this book, one can easily become a technology expert at Cisco. It has applications in both practical scenarios and an effective understanding of the commands. Also, the configuration applications in security and redundancy are covered in this book.

5. High-Performance Browser Networking

Author: Ilya Grigorik

Published by: O’Reilly

Current Edition: 1st

The book is more about the performance of the web and its in-depth references explained in layman's language such that any reader with no roots in computer networking can also understand the topics. The book explains the creation of P2P networks and mobile applications with efficient networking schemes.

6. Network Warrior

Author: Gary A. Donahue

Published by: O’Reilly

Current Edition: 2nd

Networking technologies like routers, firewalls, etc are explained in this book while providing a clear understanding of the working process of the Cisco network. It also covers the network configuration systems, NTP, IP allocation, etc. It can thus be stated as a book laying the foundation for basic explanations.

7. Network All-in-One For Dummies

Author: Doug Lowe

Published by: For Dummies

Current Edition: 7th

The information and understanding required to build and set up a network in a working state are provided in this book. It covers network interfaces in Windows 10 and Linux operating systems while also giving a glimpse of the advanced technologies developed. Also, beginners can learn and take references about cyber security from this book.

8. Mastering Python Networking

Author: Eric Chou

Published by: Packt Publishing Limited

Current Edition: 3rd

The main highlight of the book is its process of explanation with the latest library integration and also examples with them. Mainly required for engineering, it gives a greater understanding of the python frameworks and also its application in automation and management.

9. Computer Network Beginners Guide

Author: Russell Scott

Published by: Stefano Cardinale

Current Edition: 1st

This book serves as a platform to learn about computer connectivity and the impact of the internet on our life. It describes the wireless communication system, how security is important for any network, the several hacking techniques, and how to protect from those.

10. The All-New Switch Book

Author: Rich Seifert and Jim Edwards

Published by: Wiley

Current Edition: 2nd

The importance and working process of LAN in widely explained in this book. The topics of LAN switches like application and design are covered in this book while also imparting knowledge about the advancement in this field written in simple language which is easy to understand.

Conclusion

The importance of learning computer networking is its ability to gain logical and analytical skills with the help of which one can go forward in the career. Though there are plenty of books available in the market about computer networking, the above-mentioned ones are special in each way. The choice of the book solely depends upon the existing knowledge of the reader and the purpose of reading the book.