ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and ATM (4th Edition) [Paperback]

William Stallings (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0139737448 | ISBN-13: 978-0139737442 | Publication Date: October 25, 1998 | Edition: 4

This important book provides a comprehensive, authoritative overview of the technology and standards of ISDN and Broadband ISDN. The most complete and authoritative exploration of ISDN, this book provides unrivaled coverage of ISDN, broadband ISDN (B-ISDN), Signaling System Number 7 (SS7), and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The book also presents a discussion of frame relay that incorporates the most important advances in both technology and standards in this area crucial to ISDN and private networks. It provides full treatment of standards including CCITT recommendations, Frame Relay Forum specifications, and ATM Forum specifications The fourth edition of ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and ATM has been revised to include new material on xDSL and ADSL; ATM traffic; and the available bit rate (ABR) service of ATM. This edition also includes updated coverage of ITU-T standards and ATM Forum standards. An essential reference for every programming professional.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A comprehensive, authoritative overview of the technology and standards of ISDN and Broadband ISDN, this is the only "textbook" treatment of ISDN and comes complete with numerous pedagogical features. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

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I have not found a text that provides a more comprehensive treatment of the topics contained in this text, ranging from ISDN and Broadband ISDN to frame relay and ATM. -Thomas Gannon, Adjunct Professor, Electric and Computer Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Best-selling author William Stallings provides an in-depth presentation of the technology and architecture of integrated services digital networks (ISDN). This book covers the integrated digital network (IDN), ISDN services, architecture, signaling system no. 7 (SS7) and includes a comprehensive treatment of the ITU-T protocol standards. Detailed coverage of protocols and congestion control strategies for both frame relay and ATM are also provided.

New to this edition:

• Coverage of the new digital susbscriber line technologies, including ADSL.
• Expanded coverage of ATM services and traffic control, including the ABR.
• Updated coverage of ATM Forum specifications.
• Web page for the book to provide further information and links to related sites.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 542 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (October 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0139737448
• ISBN-13: 978-0139737442
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars The material in this book is outdated., March 25, 1999

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This review is from: ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and ATM (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The material in this book is outdated, although more conceptually than technically. Much of the technical information still holds true, but the conceptual perspective in which the reader is placed is 5-10 years old. I would not recommend this book as the technical information could be gained from other, more current sources.