Broadband IP network technology

Author: Chen Jinzhang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces various aspects and development trends of broadband IP network technology. The first three chapters cover the overall technology of broadband IP networks, including methods and protocols for transmitting IP over ATM, SDH, and WDM, Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) technology, the concept of Next-Generation Networks (CGN), Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and optical networking technology, all-optical networks, third-generation mobile communications, and broadband wireless access networks. The following six chapters discuss hot and emerging technologies in broadband IP network networking, including various technologies for building metropolitan area networks, different types and applications of VPNs, IPSec protocols for achieving secure IP communications, the main features of the next-generation protocol IPv6, technologies for transitioning from IPv4, the two fundamental models of InterServ and DiffServ for solving IP QoS issues, QoS parameters, high-performance router technology, and its development trends. This book can serve as a practical technical training textbook for network engineers, as well as a reference book for teaching and learning in computer science and communication engineering at universities, and as a reference material for engineering professionals studying network technology and conducting network design.