Delivering Internet connections over cable

Description

An inside look at high-speed access written for the cable industry Cable modems have emerged as a leading consumer choice for high-speed Internet access, outpacing alternatives such as digital subscriber lines, but not without raising issues about quality of service and controversy about open access. Providing an objective review of residential broadband and cable television networking, this book will be of great use for professionals who are integrating cable into their networks or service offerings. The authors compare cable access systems to competing technologies and discuss the increasingly difficult issues confronting each. Readers will also find coverage of the hottest areas in the field including high-speed data and packet voice standards, managing the "always-on" connection, and security and privacy risks.

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Series Statement

• Wiley Networking Council series

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Other Editions

• Delivering Internet connections over cable: breaking the access barrierJohn Wiley2001-01-01
• Delivering Internet Connections over CableElectronic resourceJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd.2001-01-01
• Breaking the Access BarrierPaperbackJohn Wiley & Sons2001-01-12
• Delivering Internet Connections over CableWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John2002-01-01