Broadband Networking

Design and deploy broadband networking solutions

Whether you're a seasoned networking professional, an administrator, or a marketing manager, you'll benefit from this book's comprehensive review of the current and emerging technologies enabling the broadband revolution. Inside, you'll find a full overview of broadband technologies and trends as well as details on networking solutions for home, multiunit buildings, and corporate offices. The book covers the various types of access networks being used for broadband services and examines the technologies that make up the Metro and Core Network. You'll also get an analysis of content services and issues of convergence.Review market drivers and the applications provoking change--Digital and Interactive TV, distance learning, and more Examine various networking solutions--phone-line, power-line, wireless, Ethernet, Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE), and VPNs Implement DSL technologies--ADSL, HDSL, and VDSL Get full details on cable access networks Understand wireless access networking technologies, including WiFi, LMDS, MMDS, 3G, DBS, and LEOs Get the edge on FTTx access networks Apply digital transmission and Frame Relay access solutions Take advantage of Gigabit Ethernet for broadband access Utilize Fiber optics and WDM/DWDM Find out about SONET/SDH, ATM standards, and MPLS Work with Content Delivery Networks and Layer 4 switching

This thorough guide offers in-depth information about the roots and theory behind broadband networking. Also provides practical information about the hardware and software that makes this technology possible.