Publisher's Synopsis
A handy reference for those working with ATM to interconnect networks, this book is also a useful tutorial of the ATM and B–ISDN protocols for a reader entering the field of telecommunications from the IP arena. While a large section is devoted to ATM and the practical problems of running IP over ATM, Frame Relay over ATM is also covered. Features Include:
- a pragmatic introduction to the ATM and IP standards
- the latest practical approaches to running IP over ATM
- a comprehensive telecommunications glossary
- a description of the new ATM Adaptations Layer 2 (AAL–2)
- a concise companion to the plethora of ATM standards
