ABSTRACT

Broadband networks, such as asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), frame relay, and leased lines, allow us to easily access multimedia services (data, voice, and video) in one package. Exploring why broadband networks are important in modern-day telecommunications, Introduction to Broadband Communication Systems covers the concepts and components of bot

chapter 1|14 pages

Fundamental Concepts

chapter 2|24 pages

Internet

chapter 3|18 pages

Intranet and Extranet

chapter 4|24 pages

X.25 and Frame Relay

chapter 5|16 pages

Fiber Channel

chapter 6|16 pages

Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)

chapter 7|12 pages

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

chapter 8|22 pages

ISDN and BISDN

chapter 9|22 pages

Asynchronous Transfer Mode

chapter 10|38 pages

Digital Subscriber Line Systems

chapter 11|16 pages

Cable Modem Systems

chapter 12|24 pages

Passive Optical Networks

chapter 13|32 pages

Wireless Data Services

chapter 14|20 pages

Personal Communications Service

chapter 15|40 pages

Satellite Communication

chapter 16|12 pages

Network Management

chapter 17|22 pages

Network Security