Dieses allumfassende Werk behandelt alle Aspekte der Telekommunikation von der historischen Entwicklung über die angewandte Netztechnik bis zu der Konvergenz von Netzen und Techniken und Entwicklungen der Zukunft.A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wired and wireless technology and networking. This book provides a holistic approach to networking fundamentals. It uses up-to-date information on new technologies with the evolution of wireless wide, local and personal area networks and the convergence of wireless and fixed internet access technologies. The book is divided into four parts: 1) elements of data communications, 2) wide area networks, 3) local, personal and metropolitan area networks, and 4) networked serviced and applications. Covering topics such as evolution of wired and wireless networks, overview of transmission techniques (voice, audio, video), signaling and line coding, multiplexing and broadband techniques, transmission medium and topology, wireless medium characteristics and control, system architecture, cross-layer design, network elements, deployment, emerging technologies, sensor networks, ubiquitous networking, cognitive radio, communication middleware, protocol and connectivity management, emerging applications and services.Companion website features: solutions manual, presentation slides, glossary and other useful resources.
