Introduction to Telecommunications

Name: Introduction to Telecommunications
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ISBN: 9780131126152

ISBN-10: 0131126156

ISBN-13: 9780131126152

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Martha Rosengrant

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It is essentials that readers understand both the technical concepts and the application of the concepts in the industry. This edition uses analogies, case studies and multiple diagrams to explain concepts and help reduce the complexity of the technical subject matter. Layering, organizing and making the information meaningful is the foundation behind the design and structure of this book. The first layer presents a high level view of the subject matter; terms are introduced and overviews presented. The second layer focuses on fundamental concepts such as protocols, the OSI layer and so forth. Once the core concepts have been defined, they are then incorporated into real world scenarios…

Book details

List price: $214.40
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/11/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 848
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.092
Language: English



Table Of Contents


Forward



High-Level Overview



The basics Sound, Electrical Signal, Electromagnetic Spectrum



The Telephone and the Telephone Line



Connecting the Dots Transporting Information across the Superhighway



Networking Fundamentals



Manipulating Information for Transmission



OSI Model Relationship to Networking



Layer 3/4 Networking/Transport Protocols



Layer 2 Networking Protocols



Layer 1 Networking Protocols



Digital Switching and Routing



Digital Circuit Switch



Signaling



Distributed Switching Architecture Voice Over IP



IP Routing Fundamentals



Telecommunications Networks



Transmission Medium



OSP Outside Plant Infrastructure



Core Network



Metropolitan Network



Access Network & LAN



Communication Service Providers PSTN, CATV, Cellular



PSTN Central Office



PSTN Network Topology



Customer Premises



CATV Cable Television as a Telecommunications Service Provider



CATV Network Topology



The Cellular/PCS Telephone Network



Wireless Broadband Providers



Telecommunications Applications



Residential Services



Business Services



The Internet



Emerging Technologies



Emerging Technologies