Internet Networks: Wired, Wireless, and Optical Technologies

Bringing together cutting-edge coverage of wireless and optical networks, this book provides a concise yet complete introduction to these dynamic technologies. Filled with case studies, illustrations, and practical examples from industry, it explains how wireless, wireline, and optical networks work together. Topics covered include wireless networks such as WLAN, WPAN, wireless access, 3G/4G cellular, and RF transmission; optical networks involving long-haul and metropolitan networks, optical fiber, photonic devices, and VLSI chips. The book reports on recent advances in storage, processing, sensors, displays, statistical data analyses, and autonomic systems.