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Metropolitan Area Networks: Statistical Mechanics and Cybernetic Perspectives

AUTHOR Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
PUBLISHER CRC Press (12/27/1994)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The demand for communication networks has increased dramatically in the last few years, creating a need for an intermediate network that operates over a metropolitan area at comparatively high data rates with simple protocols. With some characteristics of local area networks and wide area networks, the metropolitan area network (MAN) technology reflects the best features of both. The motivations for MAN technology include o interconnection of LANs o high-speed services o integrated services.
MANs can be used in the following areas:

  • LAN interconnection
  • Filetransfer
  • Distributed processing
  • Remote services
  • Remote login
    Metropolitan Area Networks provides an introduction to the key concepts of MANs in an easily understood style. Organized into five chapters, this unique book acts as an excellent reference for a beginner as well as for the veteran in the field.
    Topics include:
  • Introductory and background information about MANs
  • Interworking devices, MAN topologies, and key issues
  • Various popular protocols proposed for MANs
  • Modeling and performance analysis of common MAN topologies
  • Emerging MAN-related technologies such as BISDN, ATM networks, frame relay, cell relay, SONET, and SMDS
    For a broad understanding of this expanding subject, Metropolitan Area Networks serves as the singular standard in the field.
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    ISBN-13: 9780849324741
    ISBN-10: 0849324742
    Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
    Content Language: English
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    Page Count: 176
    Carton Quantity: 42
    Product Dimensions: 6.32 x 0.65 x 9.68 inches
    Weight: 1.45 pound(s)
    Feature Codes: Bibliography, Glossary
    Country of Origin: US
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    BISAC Categories
    Computers | Networking - General
    Computers | Electrical
    Computers | Data Transmission Systems - General
    Dewey Decimal: 004.67
    Library of Congress Control Number: 94034033
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    The demand for communication networks has increased dramatically in the last few years, creating a need for an intermediate network that operates over a metropolitan area at comparatively high data rates with simple protocols. With some characteristics of local area networks and wide area networks, the metropolitan area network (MAN) technology reflects the best features of both. The motivations for MAN technology include o interconnection of LANs o high-speed services o integrated services.
    MANs can be used in the following areas:

  • LAN interconnection
  • Filetransfer
  • Distributed processing
  • Remote services
  • Remote login
    Metropolitan Area Networks provides an introduction to the key concepts of MANs in an easily understood style. Organized into five chapters, this unique book acts as an excellent reference for a beginner as well as for the veteran in the field.
    Topics include:
  • Introductory and background information about MANs
  • Interworking devices, MAN topologies, and key issues
  • Various popular protocols proposed for MANs
  • Modeling and performance analysis of common MAN topologies
  • Emerging MAN-related technologies such as BISDN, ATM networks, frame relay, cell relay, SONET, and SMDS
    For a broad understanding of this expanding subject, Metropolitan Area Networks serves as the singular standard in the field.
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    Author: Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
    Matthew N. O. Sadiku is a Professor at Prairie View A&M University. His awards include the McGraw-Hill/Jacob Millman Award for outstanding contributions in the field of electrical engineering (2000), and the Regents Professor Award from Texas A&M University (2012 2013). He is the author of numerous papers as well as over 50 books, and is a registered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of the IEEE.
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