Residential Broadband (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

George Abe (Author), Alicia Buckley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1578701775 | ISBN-13: 978-1578701773 | Publication Date: December 20, 1999 | Edition: 2

A comprehensive introduction to high-speed residential networks, integrating technical, business, and regulartory challenges.

• Surveys the various types of access networks: Cable TV, xDSL, FTTx, and wireless
• Defines basic technology requirements for implementing residential broadband and assessing the state of readiness
• Reviews the business conditions and regulatory practices that affect rollout and viability of residential networks
• Discusses the technologies and challenges associated with the in-home network
• Describes the new and existing entertainment and data services, and how to evaluate the demand for them
• Provides systems issues to be resolved in connecting access networks to home networks

Residential Broadband, Second Edition aims to provide a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the topics surrounding high-speed networks to the home. It is written for anyone seeking a broad-based familiarity with the issues of residential broadband (RBB) including product developers, engineers, network designers, business people, professionals in legal and regulatory positions, and industry analysts. Readers will learn about the services that are driving the market, the technical issues shaping the evolution, and the network within the home and how it connects to the access network. The author explains the technical concerns, accessibility, the current state, and potential future of cable TV, xDSL, FTTx, wireless access networks, and home networks.

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From the Back Cover

A comprehensive introduction to high-speed residential networks, integrating technical, business, and regulartory challenges.Surveys the various types of access networks: Cable TV, xDSL, FTTx, and wirelessDefines basic technology requirements for implementing residential broadband and assessing the state of readinessReviews the business conditions and regulatory practices that affect rollout and viability of residential networksDiscusses the technologies and challenges associated with the in-home networkDescribes the new and existing entertainment and data services, and how to evaluate the demand for themProvides systems issues to be resolved in connecting access networks to home networksResidential Broadband, Second Edition aims to provide a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the topics surrounding high-speed networks to the home. It is written for anyone seeking a broad-based familiarity with the issues of residential broadband (RBB) including product developers, engineers, network designers, business people, professionals in legal and regulatory positions, and industry analysts. Readers will learn about the services that are driving the market, the technical issues shaping the evolution, and the network within the home and how it connects to the access network. The author explains the technical concerns, accessibility, the current state, and potential future of cable TV, xDSL, FTTx, wireless access networks, and home networks.

About the Author

George Abe is currently a venture partner at Palomar Ventures, investing in high technology and digital media start-up companies. Previously, he spent five years as Consulting Engineer and Manager of Business Development at Cisco Systems. His specialization at Cisco was residential broadband access networks, consumer uses of the Internet, and digital media content development. He provided support for Cisco's entry into the cable modem market and was involved in consumer electronics business development.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 2 edition (December 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578701775
• ISBN-13: 978-1578701773
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,794,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Tool, April 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Residential Broadband (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is very clearly written and a very good reference for anyone in the broadband arena.

The author does a great job of condensing everything to do with broadband while staying on track and not straying from the subject.

Great book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and coherent summary of broadband technologies., August 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Residential Broadband (Design & Implementation) (Textbook Binding)

An excellent summary of the several broadband technologies that are currently searching for a marketplace. This book is notable for it's strong sense of organization and it's consistent level of detail. If you're interested in broadband network technology this book is a good stepping off point for something more technical. If you're trying to learn enough to make a buck by betting on a winning technology, this book will give you the basic understanding of broadband networks that you will need to decipher the steady stream of press releases that are coming from the companies that are betting millions on the broadband marketplace. I liked the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All in one, January 14, 2002

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Rafael Cruz Reyes (Laredo, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Residential Broadband (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I am surprised and pleased with this book, covers all the current technologies in use and in development for RBB, in a technical way and also in a commercial and marketing way, that combination result in a very complete and good book, I strongly recommend it