Voice & Data Communications Handbook
Regis J. Bates; Donald W. Gregory
ISBN 10: 0072131888 ISBN 13: 9780072131888
Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2001
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Once again, Bud Bates brings you the most comprehensive and definitive reference covering the latest in networking and telecommunications technologies. Updated to cover wireless protocols, optical networking, and high-speed broadband services this easy-to-understand resource contains comprehensive coverage of this fast-growing industry. Learn everything from basic concepts to practical implementation techniques--all presented in a straightforward and jargon-free style.
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The most complete voice and data communications reference available
Voice and data communications expert Bud Bates once again brings you the most comprehensive and definitive reference covering the latest in networking and telecommunications technologies. Featuring all new material on wireless protocols, optical networking, and high-speed broadband services this easy-to-understand resource contains comprehensive coverage of this fast-growing industry. You'll learn everything from basic concepts to practical implementation techniques on topics ranging from digital signaling and virtual private networks to frame relay and fiber optics. Straightforward and jargon-free, this updated edition is highly useful for anyone wanting to understand the latest advances in telecommunications, and the rapidly evolving field of voice and data communications.
- Work with new wireless technologies including 3G, WAP, and wireless LANs
- Get details on high-speed broadband services including xDSL and CATV
- Transmit data securely through use of VPNs and remote access networks
- Learn about Voice over IP and voice over data services
- Understand methods of computer-to-telephony integration
- Trace the evolution of the T-Carrier and T1 systems
- Discover the advantages of using packet switching technology
- Find out about optical systems--including SONET and Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)
Topics covered:
- Analog versus digital transmission
- Private Branch Exchanges (PBX)
- OSI model, SNA, TCP/IP
- Full-service intranets
- Ethernet, LANs, and token rings
- Frame relay, ISDN, and ATM
- DSL and xDSL
- PCS and cellular
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Voice & Data Communications Handbook
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 4th Edition