This new book is an introduction to modern communications networks that now rely far less on telephone services and more on cellular and IP networks. The resource is designed to provide answers to the fundamental questions concerning telecommunications networks and services. This includes the structure and main components of a modern telecommunications network; the importance of standardization; and how cellular mobile networks operate; among many others. In addition, you are provided with problems and review questions to work though and help you master the material.
Introduction to Telecommunications; Networks; Principles of Digital Communications; Signals Carried Over Networks; Transmission; Local Area Network; Internet Protocols; Fixed Access Technologies; Mobile Networks.
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Ville Jaaskelainen
Ville Jaaskelainen is a principal lecturer in telecommunications at Metropolia, University of Applied Sciences, Finland, specializing in data communication and cellular networks. He graduated with lic. Tech in space and radio technology from the Helsinki University of Technology (presently Aalto University).