Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, this book provides practical information about the characteristics, operation, utilization and testing of digital networks. Also examines digital network facilities that are available in the US and UK, and North American and European T-Carrier framing and coding formats. The book also includes information on DSL, FT1, FT3 and T3 carriers.
Provides comprehensive coverage of the numerous devices employed in the design, modification, or optimization of data communications networks. Each section of this volume is devoted to a group of components based upon a common function, and is supported by numerous illustrations and schematic diagrams. Appendixes include two computer programs to generate a series of sizing tables.
A comprehensive, up-to-date reference to the wealth of terms, definitions, and abbreviations currently in use. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, with letters followed by numerics. Terms and their abbreviations are listed together for easy reference. Illustrated.
Increase bandwidth and ensure smooth network traffic with virtual networks This book is for the network administrator who wants to set up the infrastructure for a Virtual LAN (vLAN) and manage it. Author Gil Held provides all the necessary background information on Virtual LANs and networking technologies like ATM, FDDI, Frame Relay, and the Ethernet.