Signaling in Telecommunication Networks, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by John G. van Bosse, Fabrizio U. Devetak(auth.)

• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 813
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Guidance to help you grasp even the most complex network structures and signaling protocols

The Second Edition of Signaling in Telecommunication Networks has been thoroughly updated, offering new chapters and sections that cover the most recent developments in signaling systems and procedures. This acclaimed book covers subscriber and network signaling in both fixed and mobile networks.

Coverage begins with an introduction to circuit-switched telephone networks, including an examination of trunks, exchanges, access systems, transmission systems, and other basic components. Next, the authors introduce signaling concepts, beginning with older Channel Associated Signaling (CAS) systems and progressing to today's Common Channel Signaling (CCS) systems. The book then examines packet networks and their use in transmitting voice (VoIP), TCP/IP protocols, VoIP signaling protocols, and ATM protocols.

Throughout the book, the authors emphasize functionality, particularly the roles of individual protocols and how they fit in network architectures, helping readers grasp even the most complex network structures and signaling protocols. Highlights of the Second Edition include:

• Coverage of the latest developments and topics, including new chapters on access networks, intelligent network application part, signaling for voice communication in packet networks, and ATM signaling
• Drawings and tables that help readers understand and visualize complex systems
• Comprehensive, updated references for further study
• Examples to help readers make the bridge from theory to application

With the continued growth and expansion of the telecommunications industry, the Second Edition is essential reading for telecommunications students as well as anyone involved in this dynamic industry needing a solid understanding of the different signaling systems and how they work. Moreover, the book helps readers wade through the voluminous and complex technical standards by providing the essential structure, terminology, and functionality needed to understand them.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Telecommunications (pages 1–42):
Chapter 2 Introduction to Signaling (pages 43–53):
Chapter 3 Subscriber Signaling (pages 55–74):
Chapter 4 Channel?Associated Interexchange Signaling (pages 75–109):
Chapter 5 Introduction to Common?Channel Signaling (pages 111–127):
Chapter 6 Signaling in Access Networks (pages 129–155):
Chapter 7 Introduction to Signaling System No. 7 (pages 157–166):
Chapter 8 SS7 Message Transfer Part (pages 167–200):
Chapter 9 Telephone User Part (pages 201–229):
Chapter 10 Digital Subscriber Signaling System No. 1 (pages 231–275):
Chapter 11 ISDN User Part (pages 277–326):
Chapter 12 Signaling in Cellular Mobile Telecommunications (pages 327–387):
Chapter 13 Air Interface Signaling in CDMA Networks (pages 389–457):
Chapter 14 Introduction to Transactions (pages 459–463):
Chapter 15 Signaling Connection Control Part (pages 465–495):
Chapter 16 Transaction Capabilities Application Part (pages 497–516):
Chapter 17 Transactions in Intelligent Networks (pages 517–556):
Chapter 18 Intelligent Network Application Part (pages 557–575):
Chapter 19 Mobile Application Part (pages 577–629):
Chapter 20 Introduction to Packet Networks and VoIP (pages 631–668):
Chapter 21 Signaling for VoIP (pages 669–720):
Chapter 22 Signaling in ATM Networks (pages 721–751):