Introduction to Broadband Communication Systems [Op] - by Cajetan M Akujuobi & Matthew N O Sadiku Hardcover

About the Book

Exploring why broadband networks are important in modern-day telecommunications, this text covers the concepts and components of both standard and emerging broadband communication network systems. It presents the latest advances and technology, such as IPv6, next-generation SONET, and WiMax, as well as other topics that include fiber channels, VPN, ISDN, ATM, cable modems, DSL, passive optical networks, satellite communications, and network security, testing, and analysis. Unlike similar texts, the book treats wireless data and personal communication services in separate chapters and includes end-of-chapter exercises to reinforce concepts in the text.

Book Synopsis

Broadband networks, such as asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), frame relay, and leased lines, allow us to easily access multimedia services (data, voice, and video) in one package. Exploring why broadband networks are important in modern-day telecommunications, Introduction to Broadband Communication Systems covers the concepts and components of both standard and emerging broadband communication network systems. After introducing the fundamental concepts of broadband communication systems, the book discusses Internet-based networks, such as intranets and extranets. It then addresses the networking technologies of X.25 and frame relay, fiber channels, a synchronous optical network (SONET), a virtual private network (VPN), an integrated service digital network (ISDN), broadband ISDN (B-ISDN), and ATM. The authors also cover access networks, including digital subscriber lines (DSL), cable modems, and passive optical networks, as well as explore wireless networks, such as wireless data services, personal communications services (PCS), and satellite communications. The book concludes with chapters on network management, network security, and network testing, fault tolerance, and analysis. With up-to-date, detailed information on the state-of-the-art technology in broadband communication systems, this resource illustrates how some networks have the potential of eventually replacing traditional dial-up Internet. Requiring only a general knowledge of communication systems theory, the text is suitable for a one- or two-semester course for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in engineering as well as for short seminars on broadband communication systems.