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Communications Systems and Networks
(Imprint: M & T Books)
(Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.)
Author: Ray Horak
ISBN: 1558514856
- Foreword
- Dedication
- Chapter 1Communications Systems and Networks
- Chapter 2Fundamentals of the Technology: Concepts and Definitions
- Fundamental Definitions
- Dedicated, Switched, and Virtual Circuits
- Dedicated Circuits
- Switched Circuits
- Virtual Circuits
- Two-Wire versus Four-Wire Circuits
- Two-Wire Circuits
- Four-Wire Circuits
- Bandwidth
- Carrier
- Hertz (Hz)
- Baud
- Bits per Second (bps)
- Transmission Facilities
- Analog versus Digital
- Analog
- Digital
- Analog versus Digital Transmission: Which is Better?
- Analog Advantages
- Digital Advantages
- Amplifiers versus Repeaters
- Amplifiers (Analog)
- Repeaters (Digital)
- The Conversion Process: Digital to Analog (D to A) and Analog to Digital (A to D)
- Digital to Analog: Modems
- Analog to Digital: Codecs
- MULTIPLEXERS (MUXs or MUXes)
- Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
- Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
- Statistical Time Division Multiplexing (STDM)
- Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
- Inverse Multiplexers
- Data Over Voice and Voice Over Data
- Switches and Switching: The Fundamentals (and then some)
- Circuit Switching
- Packet Switching
- Frame Switching (Frame Relay)
- Cell Switching
- Photonic Switches
- Signaling and Control
- References
- Chapter 3Fundamentals of Transmission Systems: Technologies and Applications
- Frequency Spectrum
- Selection Criteria
- Transmission Characteristics
- Propagation Delay and Response Time
- Security
- Mechanical Strength
- Physical Dimensions
- Cost
- Twisted Pair: An Introduction to Telephone Wire
- The Twisting Process
- Gauge
- Configuration
- Bandwidth
- Error Performance
- Distance
- Security
- Cost
- Applications
- Shielded Copper
- Applications
- Coaxial Cable
- Configuration
- Gauge
- Bandwidth
- Error Performance
- Distance
- Security
- Cost
- Applications
- Microwave Radio
- Configuration
- Bandwidth
- Error Performance
- Distance
- Security
- Cost
- Regulation
- Applications
- Satellite Radio
- Geostationary Satellites
- Uplink
- Downlink
- Broadcast
- Configuration
- Bandwidth
- Error Performance
- Distance
- Propagation Delay and Response Time
- Security
- Cost
- Regulation
- Applications
- Infrared
- Fiber Optics
- Configuration
- Analog or Digital?
- Bandwidth
- Error Performance
- Distance
- Security
- Cost
- Durability
- Applications: Bandwidth-Intensive
- Hybrid Transmission Systems
- References
- Chapter 4Voice Communications Systems: PBX, ACD, Centrex, and KTS
- Key Telephone Systems (KTSs)
- 1A1 and 1A2 KTSs
- Electronic KTS
- Hybrid Key Systems
- Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs)
- PBX Components
- Switching Matrix
- Trunk Interfaces
- System Configuration and Capacity
- PBX Enhancements and Trends
- Centrex
- Centrex Features
- Centrex Advantages
- Centrex Disadvantages
- Centrex CPE
- Centrex Applications
- Centrex Trends and Futures
- Automatic Call Distributors (ACDs)
- ACD Enhancements and Trends
- Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)
- Technology, Standards and Specifications
- Forums and Consortia
- Applications
- Future
- References
- Chapter 5Messaging Systems: Facsimile, Voice Processing and Electronic Mail
- Facsimile (Fax) Systems
- The Technology
- Fax Applications
- The Future of Fax
- Voice Processing Systems
- The Technology
- Applications
- Voice Processing Developments and Futures
- Electronic Mail (e-mail)
- The Technology
- Features
- Applications
- Future
- References
- Chapter 6Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
- Network Characteristics
- Voice (Primarily)
- Switched (and Dedicated)
- Analog (and Digital)
- Interconnected!
- Wired (and Wireless)
- Numbering Plan Administration (NPA)
- Domains
- Functional Domains
- Regulatory Domains
- Rates and Tariffs
- Carrier Domains and Network Topology
- Signaling and Control: An Expanded View
- In-Band Signaling and Control
- Out-Of-Band Signaling and Control
- Common Channel Signaling and Control (CCS)
- Network Services
- Access Services
- Dedicated Transport Services
- Value-Added Services
- Portability
- Equal Access: Another Special Issue
- References
- General References
- Chapter 7Fundamentals of Data Communications
- Functional Domains
- Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
- Data Communications Equipment (DCE)
- Communications Software
- Networks
- Switches
- DCE: AN EXPANDED VIEW
- Modems
- Codecs
- Terminal Adapters (TAs) and NT-Xs
- CSUs and DSUs
- Front-End Processors (FEPs)
- Protocol Basics
- Line Set-Up/Connectivity
- Transmission Mode: Transmission Method
- Code Sets
- Data Format
- Error Control: Data Transmission Integrity
- Forward Error Correction (FEC)
- Data Compression
- Asynchronous Data Link Control (DLC) Protocols
- Bit- versus Byte-Oriented Synchronous Protocols
- High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)
- Network Architectures
- Layered Operations Models
- Security
- Physical security
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Port Security
- Transmission Security
- Encryption
- Firewalls
- References
- Chapter 8Conventional Public Data Networks (PDNs)
- Evolution of Data Networking
- The Voice Model
- Data Over Voice Networks
- Data Networking Over the WAN (and MAN): Digital Data Networking
- Dataphone Digital Service (DDS)
- Switched 56 Kbps
- Digital Carrier Systems and Networks: T-carrier
- T-carrier Concept
- Channelized T-carrier
- Unchannelized T-carrier
- Encoding
- Framing
- Hardware
- Channel Service Units (CSUs) and Digital Service Units (DSUs)
- Variations on the Theme: E-carrier and J-carrier
- Fractional T1
- T-carrier Applications
- T-carrier Developments and Futures
- Digital 800 Services
- X.25 Packet Switching
- The Concept of Packet Switching
- Packet Switching Standards
- Packet Switching Applications and Futures
- Standard Interfaces and Channel Types
- ISDN Equipment
- ISDN Characteristics And Benefits
- ISDN Characteristics and Drawbacks
- ISDN Standards
- ISDN Applications
- International ISDN: Variations on the Theme
- Broadband Data Networking
- Frame Switching (Frame Relay)
- Cell Switching
- References
- Chapter 9Local Area Networks: Connectivity and Internetworking
- LANs Defined
- LAN Applications and Benefits
- Media Alternatives
- Topology: Physical and Logical Configurations
- Baseband versus Broadband
- Media Access Control
- LAN Equipment
- Network Interface Cards (NICs)
- Bridges
- Hubs and Switches
- Routers
- Gateways
- LAN Segmentation
- LAN Operating Systems
- LAN Internetworking
- WANs
- High-Level Internetworking Protocols
- Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Remote LAN Access
- LAN Standards and Standards Bodies
- Life in the Fast LAN: The Need for Speed
- 100Base-T, or Fast Ethernet
- Iso-Ethernet (Isochronous Ethernet Integrated Services)
- 100VG-AnyLAN
- FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)
- ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
- FireWire
- Nonstandard LANs
- References
- Chapter 10Broadband Network Infrastructure
- Local Loop Technologies
- Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL)
- Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
- Hybrid Local Loops
- SONET/SDH
- SONET Standards Development
- SONET/SDH Transmission Hierarchy
- SONET/SDH Topology
- Paths, Tributaries and Channels
- Sonet Frame Format
- SONET/SDH Hardware
- Advantages of SONET
- Applications of SONET/SDH
- References
- Chapter 11Broadband Network Services: Frame Relay, SMDS, ATM, B-ISDN, and AINs
- Frame Relay
- Frame Relay Defined
- Frame Relay Standards
- Frame Relay Access
- Frame Relay Network
- Frame Relay Equipment
- Frame Relay Protocol: Frame Structure
- Local Management Interface (LMI) Protocol
- Congestion Management
- Frame Relay Costs
- Frame Relay Advantages and Disadvantages
- Frame Relay Applications
- Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)
- SMDS Defined
- SMDS Standards
- SMDS Access
- SMDS Network
- SMDS Protocols: Segmentation and Reassembly and Cell Structure
- SMDS Costs
- SMDS Advantages
- SMDS Disadvantages
- SMDS Applications
- Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
- ATM Defined
- ATM Standards
- ATM Access
- ATM Network and Equipment
- ATM Protocols and Cell Structure
- ATM Performance: Quality of Service (QoS)
- ATM Advantages
- ATM Disadvantages
- ATM Costs
- ATM Applications
- Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN)
- Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN Defined)
- B-ISDN Access
- B-ISDN Services
- B-ISDN Equipment
- B-ISDN Costs
- B-ISDN Advantages
- B-ISDN Disadvantages
- B-ISDN Applications
- Advanced Intelligent Networks (AINs)
- AIN Defined
- Service Creation Environment (SCE)
- AIN Architecture
- AIN Services
- AIN Futures
- References
- Chapter 12Wireless Networking: Voice and Data
- Wireless Defined
- Standards and Regulation
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless
- The Cell Concept: Frequency Reuse
- Digital versus Analog
- Multiplexing and Access Techniques
- Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
- Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
- Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
- Switched Mobile Radio (SMR)/Trunk Mobile Radio (TMR)
- Enhanced Switched Mobile Radio (ESMR)
- Paging
- Paging Networks
- Paging Equipment
- Paging Applications
- Paging Developments
- International Paging
- Cordless Telephony And Wireless Office Telecommunications Systems (WOTS)
- Cordless Telephony Standards
- Cellular Radio
- Cellular Standards
- Cellular Data Communications
- Wireless Data Networks: Packet Radio
- Wireless LANs
- Wireless LANs: Applications and Futures
- Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
- WLL Field Trials and Implementations
- Personal Communications Services (PCS)
- PCS Networks
- PCS Equipment
- PCS Services and Applications
- Low-Earth Orbiting Satellites (LEOs)
- Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- PDA Equipment
- PDA Networking
- PDA Functions and Applications
- PDA Advantages and Disadvantages
- PDA Futures: Gadgets in Search of a Market?
- References
- Chapter 13The Internet (the Net) Environment
- The Internet Defined
- Internet Physical Topology
- Internet Standards, Administration, and Regulation
- Internet Network
- User Equipment Requirements
- Internet Access
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Public Access Providers
- Direct Connections
- CATV Access
- Internet Access Costs
- Dialup Access
- Dedicated Access
- Network Domains
- Internet Protocols
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP)
- Internet Applications
- E-mail
- File Transfer
- BBSs
- Library Catalogs
- Realtime Applications
- Online Banking
- Video Broadcasting
- Radio Broadcasting
- Internet Telephony
- Remote Messaging
- World Wide Web (the Web)
- Web Sites and Home Pages
- Universal Resource Locators (URLs)
- WWW Standards
- WWW Applications
- Search Mechanisms and Browsers
- Intranets
- Internet Security
- Security Risks and Countermeasures
- Misuse and Content
- Internet Oddities, Screwball Applications, and Some Really Good Ideas
- Authors Explanations
- References
- Chapter 14Video and Multimedia Networking
- Video Communications Defined and Evolved
- Video Basics
- Analog TV Standards
- Digital TV
- High Definition TV (HDTV)
- Bandwidth and Compression
- Video Standards
- Px64
- JPEG
- MPEG
- Video Equipment
- WAN Video Networks
- LAN-Based Video Networks
- Videoconferencing
- Multimedia
- Software: Focus on Collaboration
- LAN Networking
- MAN Networking
- WAN Networking
- The Internet
- Multimedia Standards
- The Future of Video and Multimedia
- Telemedicine
- References
- Chapter 15Convergence: Information Superhighway or Superhypeway?
- Definition
- Applications
- Network Technologies
- Terminal Technologies
- Driving Forces on the Superhighway
- Deregulation and Competition
- Applications
- Technology
- Providers of the Toll Roads
- Telecommunications Networks
- Data Communications Networks
- CATV Networks
- Wireless Networks
- Electric Power Utilities
- The Internet
- The Converged Network
- I-Way Issues
- Standards
- Regulation
- Taxation
- Assignment and Portability of Logical Addresses
- Interconnectivity
- One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potatoe, Four
- Content is the Key
- The Feeding Frenzy: Satisfaction or Acid Indigestion?
- Repaving the Information Superhighway
- In Other News
- References
- Chapter 16Regulation: Issues Without Answers
- Telecommunications Act of 1996
- Lines of Business
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Rules and Implementation
- Rates and Tariffs
- The Internet
- Number Portability
- Re-Landscaping: Reorganizations and Mergers
- AT&T
- SBC/Pacific Telesis
- Bell Atlantic/NYNEX
- Future of the FCC
- So, What This Means to Me Is
?
- References
Appendix A
Index
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