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The way we communicate is changing. In the past few years we've seen the introduction of a variety of new mediums for both business and personal communications. Email, the Web, fax, Internet chat, videoconferencing and whiteboarding are just a few example

The way businesses communicate has changed with the advent of sophisticated telephony products. The next wave of products is designed to take advantage of the converging worlds of computers, networking, data, voice and video. This book explores these new technologies, providing practical information and advice and guiding businesses toward appropriate solutions. ... Read more

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Manageable text focuses on the fundamental aspects of network engineering rather than an unwieldy reference on all the specific issues. Concentrates on the engineering perspective of data communications. Paper. ... Read more

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Discusses the growth of internet, intranet, and extranet applications, scalability and network management in distributed systems, and the 1996 Telecommunications Act. DLC: Telecommunications. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

More likely a handbook
The author put a lot of "facts" in this book. However, there are few explanation and no references. He describes many detail specifications that makes this book read as more likely a handbook. It's so easy to find out the differeces if we compare it with Tananbaum's or Stallings' computer network books, the laters are written in a teaching oriented form that readers are guided to understand basic theory and architecture. And of course, there are numerous references for both students and instructors to find out where those contents are originally from, or what to read for further studies. The lack of refernce is a big drawback for Carne's book. It's really abnormal. No matter if I were the instructor or the student I won't pick this book for textbook or self-learning. Even if I need handbook for reference, I'll choose either Freeman's books or just get a Newton's Telecom Dictionary for fast check. By the way, the graphs in the book are really rought and ugly.

Just what the name implies
I had to come up to speed on the current telecom technology now. This bookanswered my needs with a thorough intro to the latest technologiesincluding (gasp!) clear illustrations and enough detail to conveyunderstanding without drowning me in arcane details. The glossary isespecially well done.It is not a simple minded survey leaving out theimportant details; instead it provides clear definitions and directs thereader who needs more info with useful references.

It is indeed aprimer. If you need all the hideous (glorious?) details, get Freeman'smagnum opus.

PRIMER ++
I have looked at many books that cover a wide variety of topics in telecom but didn't find one that covered everything and gave functional details.Digital Telephony (by Bellamy) is good if you are solving differential calculas problems and it still does not give enough details (functionalengineering wise).

The title says PRIMER but it is a good detailedreference also and illustartions and diagrams are very helpful.I amwriting as a telecom software developer ofcourse. ... Read more

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This collection of papers on data communications describes the current state of the art in digital transmission and data networking, and provides a brief review of the inherent problems. The text also contains a description of techniques adopted in the field. ... Read more

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With our modern society' s increased dependence on information technology and communication networks, the subject of network security is developing into a crucial base technology and most people working in the networking and information technology business will need to know the basics of fixed and wireless network security.  This book gives a firm introduction into the field covering the fundamentals of data security technology and explaining in-depth how they are applied in communication networks.

Approaches network security from the wireless as well as the computer networking side.

• Concentrates on the core networking issues (first 4 layers up to the transport layer).
• Helps the reader to understand the risks of a lack of security in a network & how to prevent it.
• Brings security in networks up to date by covering wireless and mobile security issues.
• Includes security issues around hot topics such as wireless LANs (e.g. 802.11), AAA (Authentication, authorization, and accounting), and Mobile IP.
• Illustrates complicated security concepts with exercises and features an extensive glossary.

An essential reference tool for graduate students of computer science, electrical engineering and telecommunications who need to learn the basics of network security. Also, professionals working in data- & telecommunications will also benefit from the book as it gives a self-contained introduction to the basics of network security: network managers, engineers, IT managers. ... Read more

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Recommended book
Security in networks is an important aspect. This book provides
a substantial and up-to-date overview about this topic.
In the first part of this book the mathematical background of
cryptography is described in detail. In addition, all important
cryptographical mechanisms and methods including the
generation of secure random numbers are clearly described.
The focus of the second part of this book is on the application
of cryptographical mechanisms in today's wide-area networks.
Protocols like PPP, IPSec, and SSH as well as the properties
and functionalities of VPNs and firewalls are described in
detail.
Finally, the third part of this book considers security aspects
in modern wireless / mobile local and global networks
like WLAN, GSM, and UMTS.
This book is designed as a textbook. But due to its clear and
elaborated structure it can be also used as a reference book. ... Read more

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The thoroughly revised and updated third edition of this successful book includes considerable new material, in particular in the areas of broadband ISDN technology, local area networks (LANs) and network management. The aim overall is to provide an appreciation of the strategies and techniques available for the provision of data communications both nationally and internationally. The book will be an invaluable reference for telecommunications and data communications engineers and managers, and professionals in the areas of computing and information technology.

Also available:

Local Access Network Technologies - ISBN 9780852961766
Telecommunications Quality of Service Management - ISBN 9780852964248

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of more than 350 books in 18 different subject areas including:

-Power & Energy
-Renewable Energy
-Radar, Sonar & Navigation
-Electromagnetics
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-History of Technology
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Ideal for anyone seeking a complete survey of data communications without being bogged down with excessive detail, this applications-oriented overview covers a wide range of subjects in sufficient depth to provide readers with a basic, working knowledge of the field.Discusses everything from network basics to coax, data link layer duties, high speed LANs, network operating system functions, analog vs. digital signal transmission, ISDN history and types, mobile communication problems, ATM layers, the purpose of the Internet, transport layer protocols, SNA hardware, and more. Explains why there are so many different protocols in data communications, the differences between them, and advantages and disadvantages of each. Illustrates protocols and layers with figures throughout.For those in data communications or computer information systems, or for anyone in electronic technology field. ... Read more

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Colin Smythe explains the concepts and technology of internetworking, demonstrating through practical examples how to connect LANs to create a communications infrastructure. This book will be ideal for network and systems managers who need to understand the complex issues around internetworking. ... Read more

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I laughed!I cried!Better than Cats!
Very rarely does a book come along that changes the way you view the world.Before reading Mr. Smythes book all I didn't know a Network Relay from a Catalytic Converter.But now that I've read this book, I'm a new man.Not only did I bawl my eyes out at the OSI transition, laugh until my belly ached at the hilarious Router sequence, but by the time Colin's Final thoughts rolled around, I was already designing a Token Ring Bridge Transistor that the kid's love.Spellbinding!A Ripping Read! ... Read more

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Clearly explains in a non-technical way the principles of frame relay and discusses the applications it offers. Offers an insight into the improvements being considered by the Frame Relay Forum.Amazon.com Review
An essential book if you are considering making themove to Frame Relay. This is not a work of advocacy: instead, it is aclear analysis of the pros and cons of this technology compared toother networking protocols, and how bestto implement Frame Relay. Regardless of whether you decide todeploy Frame Relay, this book could save your organization thousands of dollars. ... Read more

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I found the section in this book on LMI to be very useful
This is the only book I was able to find that hada section on LMI that was over 2 pages in length.( The section on LMI in this book is 16 pages long ).I have not used this book for any purpose other than studyingLMI.

A great book on Frame Relay
The book is in two parts and each addresses Frame-Relay in a different way.The first part is a largely non-technical introduction to the subject. If you want to know what Frame-Relay is, why it is the way that itis, what it is meant to be used for and how it might fit into a networkingsystem, then you will get all of that here.

The second part is atechnical description of the protocol. It goes intoenough detail to allowyou not just to understand the protocol but, if you have the coding anddesign skills, to write your own F-R stack and get it interworking withother networks.

I did that using this book as my reference. In the courseof that work, I spotted one small error in the book. One bit in theFrame-Relay header field is mis-described but apart from that, it was agreat help.

Not only is the technical content spot on but it is wellpresented. The layout and diagrams make sense and the English is clear andreadable.

Very good, but needs to be updated.
This book will give you a good understanding of why and how Frame Relay appeared, where are its strong and weak points and how does it work inside, as well as sound criteria for implementation. However, since 1993 manythings have happened, and the book needs to be updated. Frame is comparedto X.25, which is almost extinct, and very little is said about Frame vs.ATM, which is now a mature technology. A more recent version would havedeserved 5 stars.

Good to have if you need concise FR data
A little, dinky, expensive hardcover which is pure, low-level data on the topic. Good to have if you need it. Better to complement it with a high-level book which explains the technology in a more mentally digestableformat. ... Read more

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A detailed presentation of Ethernet and its communication structures, balancing the necessary theoretical detail with practical examples and case studies. Reflecting the trend towards distributed computing, the book places strong emphasis on internetworking, LAN application, and LAN management. ... Read more

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Data Communications Networking Devices Operation, Utilization and LAN and VAN Internetworking Fourth Edition Gilbert Held 4-Degree Consulting, Macon, Georgia, USA Data communications continue to grow enormously as a key part of telecommunications. Technological advances mean up-to-date information is essential. This fourth edition of the popular and authoritative text Data Communications Networking Devices examines the characteristics, operation and applications of the devices used to construct a data communications network. It enables readers to operate and utilize the networking devices used in the design, modification or optimization of a data communications network. Features include:
* Extensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of data communications
* New sections on ATM/broadband networking, LAN/WAN switches and new examples of network integration devices
* Examination of the specialized devices such as security devices, LZW compression and voice digitizers
* Discusses the different types of networks, network architecture and the flow of data between several networks
* Questions at the end of each chapter to assist understanding.
More than a comprehensive reference book, Data Communications Networking Devices is ideal as a self study guide too. It is essential reading for network managers and telecommunications engineers, data processing managers and information system managers. ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included.look no further for study resources or reference material. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and practice-tests for your textbook. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. ... Read more

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This volume makes an important and timely contribution to thedebate on whether there is a convergence of all communications,including real-time communications, over the Internet Protocol (IP),and whether existing IP technology is capable of supporting thisconvergence, or whether it requires further development of thattechnology. The papers in this volume present cutting-edge research on the topicsof converged networking, real-time communications over IP, quality ofservice, routing and metrics, emerging issues in mobile networks,differentiated services, and wireless networking. Converged Networking: Data and Real-time Communications over IPcomprises the edited proceedings of the Sixth International Symposiumon Communications Interworking, which was sponsored by theInternational Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and held inPerth, Western Australia in October 2002. ... Read more