ADSL and DSL Technologies - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072132043 ISBN 13: 9780072132045

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2001

Synopsis

Ideal for telecommunications engineers as well as DSL vendors, this comprehensive volume clearly explains ADSL and DSL technology and provides detailed information on installation, network design, and security.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Transmit high-quality data faster than ever using ADSL and DSL technology

Transform existing phone lines into a high-speed data connection and tap into the power of ADSL and DSL technology. Data communications expert and best-selling author Walter Goralski provides you with background knowledge on how DSL works and explains why it is quickly emerging as a popular means for Internet access and increased bandwidth due to its speed, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. You'll not only get an overview of the technology but also learn about HDSL2, VDSL, and other forms of DSL networks. Learn about equipment compatibility, deployment costs, security issues and also get helpful application and implementation notes through case studies. Detailed, informative, and comprehensive, this is the ultimate resource for understanding and working with this powerful, high-speed technology.Install and implement ADSL and DSL technologies Choose the right combination of products to best meet your current needs Explore DSL networks for use in private homes, multi-tenant units, and campus environments Learn how to keep DSL networks secure Understand packet switching and circuit switching Discover the pros and cons of cable modems, MMDS, LMDS, and satellite systems Examine all aspects of high-speed Internet access with DSL Find out what impact DSL has on service providers

Important topics include: Local loops ISDN and packet switching VoDSL Cable modems MMDS and LMDS HDSL2 and VDSL ADSL and G.lite DSL migration Premises networks and security

About the Author:

Walter Goralski has more than 30 years of experience in the data communications field, including 14 years with AT&T. He is currently a Senior Course Developer and instructor at Juniper Networksï¿. Walter has spent 15 years as an Adjunct Professor at Pace University Graduate School, where he designed and deployed their graduate program in telecommunications. Walter is a longstanding member of the IEEE, has written articles in numerous industry publications, and is the best-selling author of SONET, Second Edition and several other books on ADSL, VoIP, ATM and frame relay

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0072132043
• ISBN 13: 9780072132045
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 452