Product Description
Data networks are telecommunications networks installed and operated for information exchange between data communication devices such as computers. Because of the dramatic changes that have occurred to Data Networks, such as high-speed data and evolving Ethernet technology, almost all professionals in the datacom and telephone industries have been impacted. These new data networking products and services that are being introduced into the marketplace have advanced features and services that will enhance or replace ineffective or outdated systems. This excerpted chapter from Telecom Made Simple explains many fundamentals of data networks, including: Local area networks (LAN), the Internet, data terminals, network access control, protocols, other types of networks, networking devices, data communications systems, phoneline networking, and data network services. Low speed and high-speed data networks are also explained along with upcoming enhancements.
About the Author
Mr. Harte has over 29 years of experience in the electronics industry including company leadership, product management, development, marketing, design, and testing of telecommunications (cellular), radar, and microwave systems. He has been issued patents relating to cellular technology. He has authored over 75 articles on related subjects and has been a speaker and panel moderator at industry trade events. Mr. Harte earned executive MBA at Wake Forest University and received his Bachelors degree from University of the State of New York. During the TDMA digital cellular standard development process, Mr. Harte served as an editor and voting company representative for the Telecommunications Industries Association (TIA) TR45.3, digital cellular standards committee. As of 2003, Mr. Harte had authored and co-authored over 20 books relating to telecommunications technology. He has served as a consultant and expert witness for leading companies including Ericsson, Siemens, VLSI, AMD, Casio, Samsung, Sony, ATT, Nokia, Hughes and many others.
