A new, and fully updated edition of the best guide to SONET on the market!

In today's largest industries, from aircraft to telephone and cable, transporting voice, data, video, and Internet through fiber optics is increasing, making the demand for high-speed SONET technology higher than ever. Network engineers and administrators need a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to deploying SONET, and this revised, practical guide fits the bill. Packed with real-world examples of SONET implementations, this guide includes all new coverage of WDM (Wave Division Multiplexing) and DWDM, SONET vendors and analysis of available products, plus important information about the future of SONET and WDM.

Inside you'll find out about: How optical fiber networks operate DWDM techniques including transmission, cross-connecting, switching, and more Digital hierarchies both in North America and Europe The evolution of SONET and current high-speed optical networks Different classes of SONET equipment

Written by SONET expert and telecommunications consultant Walter J. Goralski, no otter book is more through or significant in helping you understand the nuts and bolts of the technology behind SONET, and providing you with the field-tested techniques to achieve greater bandwidth.

Topics Covered Include: Fiber Optics Overview and Tutorial B-ISDN, ATM, and SONET WDM and DWDM Architecture and Protocols Synchronization and Timing Network Equipment Customer and Carrier Advantages SONET Rings