ATM and Internet Protocol: A Convergence of Technologies - Softcover

Bentall, M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340719214 ISBN 13: 9780340719213

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998

Synopsis

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a protocol that allows data, sound and video being transferred between independent networks via ISDN links to be supplied to, and interpreted by, the various system protocols. ATM and Internet Protocol explains the working of the ATM and B-ISDN network for readers with a basic understanding of telecommunications. It provides a handy reference to everyone working with ATM who may not require the full standards in detail, but need a comprehensive guide to ATM. A substantial section is devoted to the problems of running IP over ATM and there is some discussion of Frame Relay.

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Review

"...a handy reference." --Lavoisier

From the Back Cover

A handy reference for those working with ATM to interconnect networks, this book is also a useful tutorial of the ATM and B–ISDN protocols for a reader entering the field of telecommunications from the IP arena. While a large section is devoted to ATM and the practical problems of running IP over ATM, Frame Relay over ATM is also covered. Features Include:

• a pragmatic introduction to the ATM and IP standards
• the latest practical approaches to running IP over ATM
• a comprehensive telecommunications glossary
• a description of the new ATM Adaptations Layer 2 (AAL–2)
• a concise companion to the plethora of ATM standards

Combining the expertise and experience of leading academics and practising engineers, the book is an ideal text for the professional but is also invaluable for undergraduates and postgraduates specialising in this field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340719214
• ISBN 13: 9780340719213
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180