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If you're lost in cyberspace and need direction, this invaluable handbook includes all the information you'll need to get the most out of broadband. It guides you through the decisions you'll want to make, from choosing the right anti-virus software to setting up a wireless network in your home. Learn how to make the most of your high-speed connection, with chapters on instant messaging, downloading music, making phone calls from your computer and finding the best broadband websites on the net....

Now, there's a definitive hands-on guide to broadband Internet access for every home and small business user. Roderick Smith covers all you need to know to make the most of your high-speed connection, from basic configuration to running servers -- including practical guidance on securing your connection against hackers. Smith begins with an overview of each leading broadband technology, and its key advantages and drawbacks. In addition to DSL and cable modems, he also covers fiber optic, satelli...

In Fixed Broadband Wireless Communications, wireless consultant Dr. Douglas Morais introduces today's most advanced fixed broadband wireless solutions for delivering multi-megabit voice and Internet/data services from "long-haul" to "last mile" applications. Morais covers virtually everything working professionals need to know to implement reliable, high-performance systems, from basic theory to advanced optimization. He reviews signal formats, microwave propagation, link optimization, diversity...

With the increased functionality demand for mobile speed and access in our everyday lives, broadband wireless networks have emerged as the solution in providing high data rate communications systems to meet these growing needs. Broadband Wireless Access Networks for 4G: Theory, Application, and Experimentation presents the latest trends and research on mobile ad hoc networks, vehicular ad hoc networks, and routing algorithms which occur within various mobile networks. This publication smartly c...

In the ever-evolving telecommunication industry, technological improvements alone are not able to keep up with the significant growth of mobile broadband traffic. As such, new research on communications networks is necessary to keep up with rising demand. Convergence of Broadband, Broadcast, and Cellular Network Technologies addresses the problems of broadband, broadcast, and cellular coexistence, including the increasing number of advanced mobile users and their bandwidth demands. This book wi...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get up to speed on this billion-dollar technologyIPTV Crash Course offers an accessible overview of this rapidly evolving technology that is radically impacting the landscape of television distribution and broadcasting services. This practical resource offers straightforward, easy-to-follow explanations of the...

Due to technological advancements in recent years, wireless systems have experienced significant improvements in reliability and performance. Now deeply integrated into daily life in modern society, these systems have become a widely studied topic. Emerging Innovations in Wireless Networks and Broadband Technologies is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the various applications and functionality of wireless technologies. Highlighting critical issues relating to netwo...

This title offers a conceptual model for examining consumer adoption, usage and impact of broadband, utilizing various construct methodologies, and thereby providing a clear window into the rational decisions of potential broadband consumers.

An overview of Integrated Services Digital Networking (IDSN) terms and technology. The book provides information needed to order, install and use IDSN on a PC for any home or small office environment. It also covers current technical and pricing issues facing the industry.

For upper level ISDN, Advanced Networking and Telecommunications courses found in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Technology, and Electrical Engineering departments. This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative overview of the technology and standards of ISDN and Broadband ISDN. It is the only textbook treatment of ISDN and comes complete with numerous pedagogical features.

Large investments have been made by various governments for the deployment of broadband within their respective nations; however, the citizens of such countries have demonstrated a slow adoption of this technology. ""Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission"" explores broadband adoption and the digital divide through a global perspective, providing up-to-date research on constructs such as relative advantage, utilitarian outcomes, hedonic outcomes, and service qual...

This book investigates the contextual factors that led to Korean society becoming ‘broadband heaven’ — the most wired nation in the world — by scrutinizing the historical contexts surrounding the Korean Information Infrastructure (KII) project (1995–2005), which aimed to establish a nationwide high-speed backbone network, as well as its later evolution, which involved redesigning the public infrastructure. The book details the hidden mechanisms and the real elements of building the ‘broadband...

Today's telecommunications networks offer small businesses powerful new ways to extend their reach and maximize their profits. Now, there's a book that cuts through the jargon, helping non-technical managers and entrepreneurs to make more intelligent, profitable decisions. Telecommunications Technologies For Small Business gives you a rock-solid foundation in telecommunications for evaluating and managing any voice, data, and Internet technology -- not just today, but for years to come. Frank Pa...

This work aims to show networking professionals how to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of broadband wireless networks. It shows how to deploy and design wireless broadband networks using the latest in wireless technology, and contains sections on LMDS, MMDS and unlicensed spectrum operators. Step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and troubleshoot wireless broadband networks, are offered.

The author, Reid is a recognized expert and a well-known industry guru. According to forecasts by International Data Corporation, revenues from fixed wireless services to businesses will grow from $300 million in FY 1999 to about $5 billion in 2003. The growing trend is that the fixed wireless broadband allows carriers to reach customers without having to dig up any streets or pay local phone companies to borrow their wires. The book provides complete vendor coverage - including top players Cisc...

An analysis of the failure of U.S. broadband policy to solve the rural–urban digital divide, with a proposal for a new national rural broadband plan. As much of daily life migrates online, broadband—high-speed internet connectivity—has become a necessity. The widespread lack of broadband in rural America has created a stark urban–rural digital divide. In Farm Fresh Broadband, Christopher Ali analyzes the promise and the failure of national rural broadband policy in the United States and propose...