Introduction to Broadband Communication Systems [Op]

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.