Broadband Packet Switching Technologies, A Practical Guide to ATM Switches and IP Routers

by H. Jonathan Chao

The effective design of high-speed, reliable switching systems is essential for moving the huge volumes of traffic and multimedia over modern communications networks. This book explains all the main packet-switching architectures, including all theoretical and practical topics relevant to the design and management of high-speed networks. Delivering the most systematic coverage available of the subject, the authors interweave fundamental concepts with real-world applications and include engineering case studies from wireless and fiber-optic Hardware and Software Engineers in the telecommunication industry, System Engineers, and Technicians.

Paperback

First published September 15, 2001