Voice and data communications handbook / Regis J. (Bud) Bates & Donald W. Gregory.

Table of content
CHAPTER 1: The History of Telecommunications
Who Really Invented the Telephone?
Evolution of the Telecommunications Industry
The First Telephone Companies Formed
The Regulatory Scene
''Hush-a-Phone''
Etc.

CHAPTER 2: Voice Characteristics
The Medium
Sound
What is Bandwidth?
Voices
Other Services

CHAPTER 3: The Telephone Network
A Topology of Connections is Used
The Local Loop
The Network Hierarchy (pre-1984)
The Network Hierarchy (post-1984)
The Public-Switched Network
Etc.

CHAPTER 4: The Telephone Set
The Function of The Telephone Set
The Pieces
Newer Sets

CHAPTER 5: Analog Versus Digital Transmission
Introduction
Analog Transmission Systems
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Digital Signalling
Digital Data in an Analog World

CHAPTER 6: Carriers
Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs)
Interexchange (IEC/IXC) Carriers
Value-Added Carriers
Alternate Operator Services
Etc.

CHAPTER 7: Lines Versus Trunks
Introduction
DID
DOD
FX
OPX
Tie Lines
WATS
Private Line
Etc.

CHAPTER 8: Traffic Engineering
Where Can the Information be Obtained?
Accomplishing the Mission
Using the Information

CHAPTER 9: Equipment: Private Branch Exchanges
Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
Analog Systems
Digital PBX
Central Office Centrex
Centrex Service
Peripheral Devices

CHAPTER 10: Key Telephone Systems
Why Key Systems?
Vendor Interfaces
Key Players in the Key System Marketplace

CHAPTER 11: Voice Processing
Introduction
Control Alternatives: Touch-Tone or Voice Recognition
Automated Attendant
A Few Important Points Not Directly Illustrated in the Dialog
Automated Call Distributor
Etc.

CHAPTER 12: Computer-To Telephony Integration (CTI)
Other Applications
Why all the Hype?
Linking Computers and Communications
The Technology Advancement
The Final Bond
Etc.

CHAPTER 13: Data Communications
Concepts
Architectures
Protocols
Transmission Protocols (Synchronous vs. Asynchronous)
Error Detection
etc.

CHAPTER 14: T 1 and the T-Carrier System
Evolution of the T- Carrier System
Analog Transmission Basics
The Evolution to Digital
Analog t0-Digital Conversion
The Movement to End Users
Etc.

CHAPTER 15: The Open Systems Interconnect Model (OSI)
Other Network Architectures
SNA
SNA Components
The SSCP
The Physical Unit
The Logical Unit
Etc.

CHAPTER 16: Internet
Introduction
A Little History
Structure (Who's at the centre-and why?)
Why the Hype?
Everybody as a Publisher
Commercial Opportunity
Spam
Web Advertising
Web Site
Etc.

CHAPTER 17: Intranet
Introduction
Issues
The Architecture
Accessing the Network
Intranet: The Logical Evolution
Is it for Everyone?
Etc.

CHAPTER 18: Packet Switching Technology (X.25)
Data Communications Problems
The Data Communications Review
Packet Switching Defined
What is Packet Switching?
The Packet Switching Analogy
Etc.

CHAPTER 19: Local Area Networks (LANs)
What are LANs?
A LAN by Another Name
Why they are Used
Distributed Systems
Client/Server Architecture
Etc.

CHAPTER 20: Ethernet
Concepts
Components
Fast Ethernet
What are the Alternatives?
100Base-T
Gigabit Ethernet

CHAPTER 21: Token Ring LANs
Token Rings
The IBM Token Concept
Initial Layout
Problems Encountered
The Solution to Physical Problems
Etc.

CHAPTER 22: Baseband Versus Broadband
Baseband and Broadband
Motivations Driving the LAN Decision
Broadband Cable Systems
Baseband Versus Broadband

CHAPTER 23: Fiber Distributed Data Interface
FDDI Design
FDDI Configuration
FDDI on the OSI Model
The FDDI Frame
Synchronization
Etc.

CHAPTER 24: Switched Multimegabit Data Services
What is SMDS?
The Local Environment
Technology Used in SMDS
The SMDS Goal
Access Rates to SMDS
Etc.

CHAPTER 25: Frame Relay
What is Frame Relay?
Why was Frame Relay Developed?
The Significance of Frame Relay
Comparing Frame Relay to other Services
Frame Relay Speeds
Etc.

CHAPTER 26: integrated Services Digital Network
What is ISDN?
ISDN Defined
Who is Making the Rules?
Why do we Need ISDN?
The Overall ISDN Concept
Etc.

CHAPTER 27: Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATM Capabilities
What is ATM?
Broadband Communications
Time-Division Multiplexing
The Digital Hierarchy
SONET
Etc.

CHAPTER 28: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
What is xDSL?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Modem Technologies
The Hype of DSL Technologies
xDSL Coding Techniques
Etc.

CHAPTER 29: Cable Modem Systems and Technology
The Ethernet Cable
Cable TV Technology
The New Market
System Upgrades
Cable Modems
Etc.

CHAPTER 30: Signaling System 7 (SS7)
Evolution of Signaling Systems
Pre-SS7
Introduction to SS7
Purpose of the SS7 Network
What is out-of-Band Signaling?
Etc.

CHAPTER 31: Local Number Portability
The Three Phases of LNP
LNP for Cellular and PCS Suppliers
LNP Differences
What is it all About, Anyway?
Where's the money?
Etc.

CHAPTER 32: Cellar and Personal Communications Systems
Radio Transmission
Problems with the AMPS/IMTS
Cellular Communications
Meeting the Demand
The Telephone (Mobile) Set
Etc.

CHAPTER 33: Radio Systems
Radio-Based Systems
Satellite
Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs)
Microwave
Future Use of Microwave and Satellite Systems

CHAPTER 34: Light Systems
System Geometry
Atmospheric Conditions
Site Selection
Licensing Requirements
Bandwidth Capacities
Etc.

CHAPTER 35: Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing Systems
What is Videoconferencing?
Videoconferencing Overview
The Parts of a Video System
Standards in Videoconferencing
Etc.

CHAPTER 36: Finances for Telecommunications
Introduction
Benefits
Costs
Pricing Considerations
Etc.

CHAPTER 37: Facsimile
Facsimile Transmission
Types of Fax
Printing Options
Fax Boards
Common uses of Fax
Etc.

chapter 38: Cabling Systems
Introduction
Twisted Pair
Coax
Fiber Optics
Applications of Fiber
Etc.

Includes index : p. 967-998