Voice and Data Communications Handbook (McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications) - Softcover

Bates, Regis J.; Gregory, Donald

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9780070063969: Voice and Data Communications Handbook (McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications)

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ISBN 10: 0070063966 ISBN 13: 9780070063969

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1997

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Written from a user friendly perspective in non-technical language and based on the successful Data-Tech Institute seminar, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference on all aspects of voice and data communications available. The handbook will be of value to communications professionals who need this knowledge to meet the requirements of proliferating PC/LAN networks.

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Why this book is so useful
A lot of people have commented to me on the usefulenss of this book! I am certainly delighted to have to opportunity to write and share my ideas with others. I especially wanted to keep the concepts as simple as possible for the novice and the "pro"alike. The industry is rampant with three letter acronyms (TLA) and I wanted to be sure that everyone had a chance to know just what we are talking about. After all, this is about communications, isn't it? Both Don and I have put a lot of time into writing this revised book which has jumped to over 900 pages. Sorry for the volume, but this is one of the most fascinating and fast paced industries today. So, we tried to keep it as simple as before and add some new ideas about the hot buttons that you face every day. Please feel free to let us know what you think about it, and anything that is not as clear as we intended. Best wishes and happy holidays!

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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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