| Description |
viii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to ATM -- 2. The Concept of ATM -- 3. Why Do We Need ATM? -- 4. How Does ATM Compare? -- 5. ATM's Technical Specifications -- 6. The ATM Network Reference Model -- 7. The ATM Protocol Reference Model -- 8. The ATM Transport Network (the ATM and Physical Layers) -- 9. The ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) -- 10. Operation and Maintenance (OAM) of ATM Networks -- 11. The Likely Teething Problems of ATM -- 12. The First Uses of ATM -- App. 1. The Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) -- App. 2. Overview of ATM Standards |
| Summary |
Corporate telecommunications and IT (MIS) managers, network planners and technicians will find this an invaluable reference source for the effective utilisation of ATM. For communications students, this text provides easy access to the technical principles and uses of ATM |
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ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is the most sophisticated telecommunications technique available for simultaneous transmission of sound, data and images across broadband integrated services digital networks (B-ISDN). For telecommunication network planners this emerging technology will bring an endless range of new opportunities. But how does it work and just how can an organisation successfully exploit ATM? Written in a highly accessible style, this book unravels the technical complexities of ATM technology and networks, as well as assessing the most useful practical applications. A comprehensive guide which tackles the technical principles and goals of ATM; offers practical tips on how to deploy ATM; discusses existing and potential problems and looks at how to overcome them; covers the most effective applications of ATM technology; and provides an extensive glossary of acronyms, terms and technical standards |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Asynchronous transfer mode.
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Broadband communication systems.
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Integrated services digital networks.
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| LC no. |
96011992 |
| ISBN |
0471967017 |
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3519064480 (Teubner) |
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