Voice Over Data Networks: Covering IP and Frame Relay [Paperback]

Gilbert Held (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mcgraw-Hil Series on Computer Communications | Publication Date: April 16, 1998

Here's something to shout about: the first detailed hands-on guide to the configuration, implementation, and technology of transcribing digitized voice over networks originally developed to transport data. Aimed at network managers and administrators, it shows how to move voice in real time on private IP (internet protocol) and frame relays as well as data networks and explains the latest voice compression methods. The real-world approach also covers economic beneftis, evolving standards and equipment recommendations.

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Learn how you can use off-the-shelf products to integrate voice onto existing IP and Frame Relay networks. Everyone's talking about sending voice over the Internet-a low-cost alternative to traditional two-way telephone service-but there has been little guidance for network managers and adminstrators on just how to do it... until now. This unique book fills that gap. Voice Over Data Network With IP and Frame Relay is the first book to provide detailed information on the technical and economic issues associated with transmitting digitized voice over networks originally developed to transport data. Written by a respected expert in the field, this comprehensive volume covers voice transmission over both IP (Internet Protocol) and Frame Relay data networks. It even shows you how to correctly configure voice over data network equipment that operates with telephones and PBXs. Inside, you'll find complete information on: Internet Protocol and Frame Relay basics; voice/speech digitization techniques and alternatives; Economic issues, evolving standards, and voice compression methods; Telephone operations and signaling methods; Methods, limitations, and economics of voice-over-data network transmission; Tools and techniques for managing voice-over-data networks. Written for networking professionals, the book also includes extermely useful IP and Frame Relay tutorials that make its content easily accessible to anyone who needs to get up to speed fast on the technology and economics of implementing voice transmission over data networks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 1st edition (April 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070281351
• ISBN-13: 978-0070281356
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,518,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good on networks & data, too detailed on old protocols, July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Voice Over Data Networks: Covering IP and Frame Relay (Paperback)

The early chapters give a good grounding in networking and IP. Voice coding is covered and is clear. A little to much emphasis on outdated protocols and the history behind the evolution of data transportation methods. Good references are made to the ITU standards, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and similar bodies. These provide a good link for further reading and investigation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Please do not waist your money..., December 31, 1999

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This review is from: Voice Over Data Networks: Covering IP and Frame Relay (Paperback)

I bought it, read it and I was really dissapointed. If you want to have a deeper knowledge in Voice over Ip maybe this book will not help you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, covers most everything you need to know., July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Voice Over Data Networks: Covering IP and Frame Relay (Paperback)

I got this book at Interop as part of a package, attending Professor Held's lecture they gave me the book. The book is really good, it covers IP and Frame Relay, telephonre operations and shows how to transport voice over both. It even includes examples of economic analysis that I found extremely usefull as I had to do this to get my project approved. The only area where improvement is required is that Professor Held's lecture included many practical application notes concerning latency that were not in the book. By the way, he provides his email address and responds to requests, so he might provide you with this usefull information.