Telecommunications & Networks Overview of Communication
Communications is the transmission of a signal by way of a medium from a sender to a receiver.
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Telecommunications Electronic transmission of signals for communications Telephone Radio Television
Lessens barriers of time and distance
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Telecommunications Data communications Specialized subset of telecommunications Includes the electronic collection, processing, and distribution of data
Telecommunications media Anything that carries an electronic signal and interfaces between a sending device and a receiving device
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Elements of a Telecommunications System
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Analog and Digital Signals Analog Continuous fluctuations over time between high and low voltage
Digital A discrete voltage state
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Analog and Digital Signals
Analog signal Digital signal
Fig. 6.4
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Analog Waves Frequency The number of times per second a continuous wave completes one cycle
Amplitude The difference of the extremes from the midpoint in a cycle
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Basic Modulation Techniques Amplitude modulation (AM) Converts digital data to analog signals using a single frequency carrier signal High-amplitude wave denotes a binary 1 Low-amplitude wave denotes a binary 0
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Basic Modulation Techniques Frequency modulation (FM) Uses a constant amplitude carrier signal and two frequencies to distinguish between 1 and 0
Phase modulation Uses a phase shift at transition points in the carrier frequency to represent 1 or 0
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Communications Speed Bits per second (bps) Number of bits that can be transferred in one second
Bandwidth Range of signal frequencies that can be sent over a medium at the same time
Broadband Bandwidth of 256,000 to 1 million bps
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Types of Communications Media Twisted wire cable Coaxial cable Fiber-optic cable Microwave transmission Cellular transmission Infrared transmission
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Twisted Wire Cable A cable consisting of pairs of twisted wires The twist helps the signal from “bleeding” into the next pair
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Coaxial Cable Inner conductor wire surrounded by insulation, called the dielectric
Dielectric is surrounded by a conductive shield, which is in turn covered by a layer of nonconductive insulation, called the jacket
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Fiber-Optic Cable Consists of many extremely thin strands of glass or plastic bound together in a sheathing
Transmits signals with light beams
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Wireless Transmission Microwave: Terrestrial Microwave: Satellite Cellular PCS
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Telecommunications Devices Modems Fax modems Special-purpose modems Multiplexers Communications processors
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How a Modem Works
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Multiplexers Allow several telecommunication signals to be transmitted over a single communications medium concurrently Time division multiplexer (TDM)
Multiple incoming signals are sliced into small time intervals
Frequency division multiplexer(FDM) Incoming signals are placed on different frequency ranges
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Time Division and Frequency Division Multiplexers
[Figure 6.14]
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Communications Processors Called front-end processors because they are in front of and before the main system CPU Incoming and outgoing jobs
[Figure 6.15]
Main system
Front-end processor
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Telecommunications Carriers and Services Common carriers Long-distance telephone companies
Value-added carriers Companies that have developed private telecommunications systems and offer their services for a fee
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Telecommunications Carriers and Services Switched line Standard telephone line that uses switching equipment to allow one transmission device to be connected to others
Dedicated line Provides a constant connection between two points Also called a leased line
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Telecommunications Carriers and Services Private branch exchange (PBX) Manages both voice and data transfer within a building and to outside lines
Wide area telephone services (WATS) A billing method for heavy users of voiceband media
Phone and dialing services Additional services from the common carriers (i.e. ANI)
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Telecommunications Carriers and Services Integrated services digital network (ISDN) Technology that uses existing common-carrier lines to simultaneously transmit voice, video, and image data in digital form
Digital subscriber line (DSL) Businesses/homes that have a DSL over existing phone wires can use a special modem that transmits up to 768 Kbps
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Telecommunications Act of 1996 Completely rewrites the 62-year-old Communications Act Goal: To promote competition and eliminate monopolies for a wide range of communication services May cause profound changes in U.S. communications that can lead to a complete renovation in the way information is delivered to consumers
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Global Telecommunications One of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the global economies
Criticality of implementing and managing global networks
Increase of international acquisitions and mergers Need to compete on a global basis
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Computer Network Includes communications media, devices, and software needed to connect two or more computer systems and/or devices Benefits of a Network
Can turn a company into an agile, powerful and creative organization, giving it long-term competitive advantage Can be used to share hardware, programs, and databases across the organization
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Basic Data Processing Strategies Centralized processing All processing occurs in a single location
Decentralized processing Processing devices are placed at various remote locations
Distributed processing Computers at remote locations are connected to each other via telecommunications devices
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Network Concepts and Considerations Network topology Logical models that describe how networks are structured or configured
Star network A network that has a central hub or computer system
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Four Basic Types of Network Topology
(a) ring
[Figure 6.17]
(c) hierarchical
(b) bus
(d) star
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Types of Networks Local area networks (LAN) Connect computer systems and devices within the same geographical area
Regional networks Tie regional areas together via telecommunications systems
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Types of Networks Wide area networks (WAN) Tie large geographic regions together using microwave and satellite transmission or telephone lines
Private WANs Computer equipment owned by users and data communications equipment provided by a common carrier
Value-added networks (VAN) Offer services in addition to those offered by a traditional network (e.g., CompuServe)
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Terminal-to-Host “Dumb” terminal
Fig 6.20
Applications and databases reside on the same host computer User interacts with the application using a “dumb” terminal
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LANs and WANs
[Figure 6.18]
A Typical LAN in a BUS Topology
[Figure 6.19]
A Wide Area Network Telecommunications & Networks :Page 34/54
File Server
Fig 6.21
Applications and databases reside on the same host computer File server transfers data and programs to PCs on the network, which do the processing Telecommunications & Networks :Page 35/54
Client/Server
Fig 6.22
Applications and databases reside on specialized host computers Servers do most or all of the processing and transmit the results to the client Telecommunications & Networks :Page 36/54
The Client/Server Approach Advantages Cost potential Improved performance Increased security
Disadvantages Increased cost potential Loss of control Complex multivendor environment
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Functions of Communications Software Error checking Message formatting Communications logs Data security and privacy Translation capabilities for networks
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Communications Software Network operating systems Systems software that controls the computer systems and devices on a network and allows them to communicate with each other
Network management software Software tools and utilities available for managing networks
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Communications Protocols Open systems interconnection (OSI) A protocol (or standard) endorsed by the International Standards Committee
TCP/IP Developed by the U.S. government to link its defense research agencies
SNA IBM’s communications protocol
Ethernet A popular protocol often used with local area networks
Other protocols
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Bridges, Routers, and Gateways Bridge Connects two or more networks
Router Features more sophisticated addressing software than bridges
Gateway Links LANs or networks that employ different higher-level protocols
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Bridges, Routers, & Gateways
[Figure 6.24]
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Coordinating Communications & Networks
Polling A procedure in which the main computer checks each device one at a time to see if there are any messages waiting to be communicated to other network devices
Token passing A technique in which an electronic “token” is passed from one device to another
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Data Transfer Modes Packet switching Communications process that divides electronic messages into small segments (data packets)
Frame relay Uses wideband communications media and high speed switching devices
Voice-over frame relay Moves voice traffic onto frame relay to bypass the public telephone network
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Data Transfer Modes Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) A high-speed network technology that provides transport for voice, video, text, and other multimedia data
Fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) Designed specifically to serve the needs of high-performance, mission-critical LAN applications
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Telecommunications Applications Links between PCs and mainframes Facilitates the upload or download of data
Voice storage and forwarding Sometimes called voice mail Allows users to leave, receive, and store verbal messages for and from people around the world
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Telecommunications Applications Electronic mail Users connected to a network can send messages to others by computer
Electronic document distribution Involves transporting documents over communications lines and networks
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Telecommunications Applications Electronic software distribution Involves installing software on a file server for users to share by signing onto the network and downloading the software onto their computers over the network
Telecommuting Working at home on a PC and communicating with the central office or other workers via networks
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Telecommunications Applications Teleconferencing Allows groups to have conferences in one connected voice phone call
Videoconferencing An extension of teleconferencing that combines voice, video, and audio transmission
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Telecommunications Applications Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Uses network systems and follows standards and procedures that allow output from one system to be processed directly as input to other systems, without human intervention
[Figure 6.27]
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Telecommunications Applications Public network services Give PC users access to vast databases and other services, usually for an initial fee plus usage fees
[Figure 6.28]
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Telecommunications Applications Specialized information systems Include legal, patent, and technical information
Regional information systems Include local electronic bulletin boards and electronic mail facilities that offer information regarding local club, school, and government activities
Distance learning Extends the classroom by using telecommunications
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Network Design Considerations Reliability Security Response time Privacy issues Vendor services and support Company support
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Communications Audits Purpose:
To make sure the communications system is operating as intended
Types of communications audits: Walk-thorough Software check Network check Policy and procedures Program and database check Telecommunications & Networks :Page 54/54
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