Voice & Data Communications Handbook
4th Edition
Published on 16. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
1032 pages
978-0-07-213188-8 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 58 mm
Weight
1805 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-213188-8 (9780072131888)
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Persons
Regis J. "Bud" Bates (Phoenix, AZ), president of TC International Consulting, has 40 years of experience in telecommunications and information systems. He is a wireless systems expert who specializes in network operations and planning. Bates is the author of more than 15 technology-oriented books.
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Content
Chapter 1: The History of TelecommunicationsChapter 2: Voice CharacteristicsChapter 3: The Telephone NetworkChapter 4: The Telephone SetChapter 5: Analog Versus Digital CommunicationsChapter 6: CarriersChapter 7: Lines and TrunksChapter 8: Traffic Engineering CalculationsChapter 9: Equipment: Private Branch ExchangesChapter 10: Key Telephone SystemsChapter 11: Voice ProcessingChapter 12: Computer-to-Telephony Integration (CTI)Chapter 13: Data CommunicationsChapter 14: T1 and the T CarrierChapter 15: The Open Systems Interconnect Model (OSI)Chapter 16: The InternetChapter 17: Remote Access and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)Chapter 18: IntranetChapter 19: Packet Switching Technologies (X.25)Chapter 20: Local Area Networks (LANs)Chapter 21: EthernetChapter 22: Token Ring LANsChapter 23: Baseband versus BroadbandChapter 24: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)Chapter 25: Switched Multimegabit Data Services (SMDS)Chapter 26: Frame RelayChapter 27: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)Chapter 28: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)Chapter 29: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)Chapter 30: Cable Modem Systems and TechnologyChapter 31: Signaling System 7 (SS7)Chapter 32: Local Number Portability (LNP)Chapter 33: Cellular and Personal Communications SystemsChapter 34: Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)Chapter 35: 3G WirelessChapter 36: Light SystemsChapter 37: SONET and SDHChapter 38: Finances for TelecommunicationsChapter 39: Cabling SystemsChapter 40: Planning the Communications Applications