Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Networking for IT

by Riki Morikawa

Overview

Fundamentals of Telecommunications & Networking for IT is specifically designed for those involved in the IT field as either a student or a working professional. It presents basic communications theories in a manner that intentionally avoids the lengthy mathematical derivations found in similar texts designed for the electrical engineering student while providing easily understood equations and concepts necessary for the understanding of telecommunications concepts.

The first part of this textbook covers basic theories in electricity, electromagnetism, signal power, and analog and digital modulation. This is followed by chapters describing how these basic concepts are applied to today’s modern digital networks (e.g., WAN, MEN, LAN, etc.), wireless networks (e.g., 1G to 5G cellular, WLAN, WPAN), fiber optics, and satellite communications. The fundamental concepts discussed in this textbook give a reader the ability to better understand the potential, as well as the limitations, of modern IT systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524984175
Publisher:	Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/22/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	402
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Fundamental Principles of Communications
Introduction
Introduction to the OSI Reference Model
Introduction to Networks
Electrical Signals
Electromagnetic Wave Theory
Optical Signal Basics
Basic Metric Used in Communication
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 2 Analog Communications
Introduction
Analog Communications
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 3 Introduction to Digital Communications
Introduction
Data Encoding
Digital Data Modulation of an Analog Carrier
Line Coding
Digital Representation of Analog Information
Digital Compression
Error Control
Network Timing Basics
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 4 Transmission System Fundamentals
Introduction
Noise in Communication Systems
Digital Communications Capacity
Guided Medium
Unguided Medium
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 5 RF Wireless Communications
Introduction
Antenna Basics
Link Analysis
Data Rate Capacity
Multipath and MIMO
Spread Spectrum
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 6 Local and Personal Area Networks
Introduction
Local Area Network Architecture
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet LAN
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.15 Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 7 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Introduction
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Public Data Network (PDN)
Use of Fiber Optic Cables for Telecommunications
Voice Technology Systems for Businesses and Organizations
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 8 Broadband Access
Introduction
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Cable Television, Cable Antenna Television (CATV)
Passive Optical Networks (PONS)
Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 9 The Internet
Introduction and Brief History
Internet Architecture
Internet Protocol (IP)
Transport Layer 4 (TCP and UDP)
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Key Terms
Chapter Problems
Chapter 10 Cellular Networks
Introduction
Regulation and Standardization
The Cellular Concept
Cellular Architecture
Cellular Generations
Key Terms
Chapter Problems

Bibliography
Index