The Complete Modem Reference - Softcover

Held, Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471529117 ISBN 13: 9780471529118

Publisher: Wiley, 1991

Synopsis

The selection of a modem and its method of operation can make or break communications costs. The Complete Modem Reference demystifies modems, explaining their purpose, methods of modulation, and the numerous features available for efficient use of this essential device. The book examines how modems work, error detection and correction techniques, data compression methods, and other key modem features. Current modem owners will find information about enabling or disabling built-in modem features. Potential modem purchasers will find explanations of modem operation and utilization and a comprehensive table of features that should be evaluated. The Complete Modem Reference allows readers to select the most appropriate modem to satisfy their communications requirements in the most cost effective manner possible or to maximize the operational capability of currently used modems.

About this title

From the Publisher

Revised and updated to reflect the many technological advances that have occurred since the publication of the successful first and second editions, this book is an indispensable resource for the technicians who buy, test, install, and troubleshoot modems. Designed to be an integral part of every technician's everyday toolkit, it features clear, concise technical discussions and point-by-point guidelines, along with dozens of handy tables checklists and summaries. The updated material includes two new chapters on Cable Modems and Digital Modems, as well as remote access and PCMCIA.

From the Back Cover

The complete technician's guide to modem installation, testing, and maintenance.

This third edition of The Complete Modem Reference is a powerful tool for managers and technicians responsible for selecting, installing, testing, and repairing modems in their organizations. It tells you absolutely everything you need to know about how modems work, how to configure them, how to select the best modem for the job, how to get the most out of the equipment you already have, how and why modems fail and how to fix them, and a whole lot more. And it features concise technical discussions and point-by-point guidelines, along with dozens of handy tables, checklists, and summaries that give you instant access to the information you need, when you need it.

Completely revised and updated to reflect the many incredible advances that have occurred since the publication of the bestselling second edition, The Complete Modem Reference, Third Edition brings you up to date on:
* Cable modems, digital modems, video modems, and PC cards.
* The latest modulation techniques, PC card operations, and fax commands.
* Hot new communication and productivity software
* New testing and diagnostic methods
* New techniques for checking your computer's hardware configuration for modem compatibility
* Remote access and PCMCIA

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Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471529117
• ISBN 13: 9780471529118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 273