Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition / Edition 5

by Regis J. Bates, Donald W. Gregory

Overview

The Definitive Telecommunications Reference—Fully Updated

Understand cutting-edge telecommunication and networking technologies using this straightforward, real-world implementation guide. Fully revised to cover all of the latest transmission protocols, Voice & Data Communications Handbook, Fifth Edition covers all the bases-from analog transmission, VPNs, and LANs to DSL, CATV, WiFi, VoIP, and GSM. This authoritative volume covers the ins-and-outs of each vital topic, supplies practical examples and solutions, and provides helpful self-tests. You'll also find up-to-date information on regulatory standards, switches, routers, frame relay, and security procedures.

• Use new wireless technologies
• Understand the building blocks of analog transmission-bandwith, amplitude, and frequency
• Provide transparent communications using the OSI model and seven-layer architecture
• Comply with local and federal regulations and RBOCs
• Transmit information using routers, SS7, PBX, and KTS switches
• Send and receive data across TCP/IP, wireless, cellular, and optical systems
• Create a connection using a modem
• Connect to multiple VPNs and LANs using frame relay, ATM, and MPLS
• Deploy high-speed broadband access with cable modems, xDSL, and CATV
• Get details on VoIP, SIP, and voice over data services
• Increase bandwidth using IP telephony techniques and PBX equipment

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072263350
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	12/13/2006
Series:	McGraw-Hill Communication Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	650
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Regis J."Bud" Bates, president of TC International Consulting, has 40 years of experience in telecommunications and information systems. He is a wireless systems expert who specializes in network operations and planning and is the author of more than 15 technology-oriented books.

Donald W. Gregory is a partner with Computer Sciences Corporation's Consulting Group (CSC). Previously, he worked at Arthur Andersen, International Harvester/Navistar, and Digital Equipment Corp. specializing in the design and implementation of data and voice communications networks.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Voice Communications

Chapter 2: The Open Systems Interconnect Model (OSI)

Chapter 3: Regulation in the Industry

Chapter 4: Signaling System 7 (SS7)

Chapter 5: Switching Systems

Chapter 6: Modulation and Multiplexing

Chapter 7: Wireless Communications

Chapter 8: Optical Communications

Chapter 9: Data Communications

Chapter 10: TCP/IP

Chapter 11: Frame Relay, ATM, and MPLS

Chapter 12: The Internet

Chapter 13: Local Area Networks (LANs)

Chapter 14: Wireless LANs

Chapter 15: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and CATV

Chapter 16: Routers and Switches in the Networking Role

Chapter 17: Voice over Internet Protocols (VoIP)

Chapter 18: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

Chapter 19: IP Telephony
INDEX