Broadband Local Loops for High-Speed Internet Access

A study of broadband access technologies for engineers working for telecommunications carriers and Internet service providers. It offers professionals an in-depth understanding of unbundling for voice and data services, and provides guidance on hardware considerations and critical communication protocols. There is coverage of the various alternatives for the customer premises, including home networking, single equipment customer premises, and multi-equipment customer premises. Supported by nearly 250 illustrations and over 120 equations, the manual covers a wide range of key topics to help professionals with their work in the field.