This publication presents a broad overview on the emerging technology ofvery-high-speed communication. It is written at the technical conceptuallevel with some areas of greater detail. It is intended to be read bycomputer professionals who have some understanding of communications(but who do not necessarily consider themselves experts).
The primary topics of the book are:-
- The Principles of High-Speed Networking
- Fibre Optical Technology and Optical Networks
- Local Area Networks (Token-Ring, FDDI, MetaRing, CRMA,Radio LANs)
- Metropolitan Area Networks (DQDB, SMDS)
- High-Speed Packet Switches (Frame Relay, Paris, plaNET)
- High-Speed Cell Switching (ATM)