In this chapter, the fundamental concepts of broadband communications have been discussed. The key components of broadband communication systems, communication network architecture, internetworking, and the various standards which influence them.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 Components of Broadband Communication Systems
• 1.2 Communications Network Architecture
• 1.3 Cable Broadband Data Network Architecture
• 1.4 The Importance of Broadband Network Architectures
• 1.5 The Future of Broadband Telecommunications
• 1.6 Internetworking
• 1.7 Standards
• Summary
• Review Questions
• Problems

Inspec keywords: internetworking; broadband networks

Other keywords: broadband communications systems; internetworking; communication network architecture

Subjects: Computer communications; Computer networks and techniques