Networking technologies are playing a pivotal role in `networking? our world. Among the networking technologies that are relevant today, ATM is one of the most popular and pervasive as it seamlessly integrates local area networks and wide area networks. Further, as it provides a single platform for voice, video and data, it facilitates convergence. ATM Networks: Concepts and Protocols is a single-stop reference on this technology. The revised edition of this book covers the relevant concepts, the three layers of ATM protocol reference model, core concepts of ATM networks (including signaling, routing and traffic management), interworking aspects and the application of ATM networks. Other notable changes in the second edition include: 1. Four new chapters on the application areas of ATM-ATM in MPLS Networks, Voice over ATM, ATM in DSL Networks and ATM in 3G Networks. 2. Three chapters on the core concepts of ATM-AAL2 Signalling, ATM Security and ATM Network Architecture and Interfaces. 3. Glossary and Review Questions. Profusely illustrated, this book provides fresh perspectives and makes comprehension of a rather difficult subject very easy. With this coverage, it will serve the needs of networking professionals and students.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Background and Introduction 1. Drivers of the Communication World 2. Transfer Modes 3. Overview of ATM Part II: ATM Protocol Reference Model 4. ATM Physical Layer 5. ATM Layer 6. ATM Adaptation Layer Part III: Core Concepts of ATM 7. ATM Traffic and Service Parameterization 8. ATM Traffic Management 9. ATM Switching 10. ATM Addressing 11. ATM Signalling 12. ATM Routing 13. AAL2 Signalling 14. ATM Network Management 15. ATM Security Part IV: Interworking with ATM 16. ATM Network Interfaces and Architecture 17. ATM in LAN 18. IP Over ATM Part V: Application of ATM Network 19. ATM and MPLS Networks 20. Voice Over ATM 21. ATM and DSL Networks 22. ATM and 3G Networks