An Introduction to ATM Networks Author:Harry G. Perros Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) has revolutionized telecommunications, and has become an integral part of the networking infrastructure. This introductory well-structured text on ATM networks describes their development, architecture, congestion control, deployment, and signalling in an intuitive, accessible way. It covers extensive background... more » information and includes exercises that support the explanations throughout the book. The networking expert Harry G. Perros explains ATM networks, including such hot topics as:
ATM adaptation layer 2
Quality of Service
Congestion control
Tag switching and MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)
ADSL-based access networks
Signalling
PNNI (Private Network Node Interface)
An Introduction to ATM Networks is a textbook for graduate students and undergraduates in electrical engineering and computer science as well as a reference work for networking engineers. An Online solutions Manual is now available.« less