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Tables of Contents for Isdn Clearly Explained
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
4
Introduction
xiii
Part I ISDN Technical Overview
1
92
1 Digital Communications and ISDN
3
14
Communications Basics
4
3
Digital Communications
7
1
Evolution of the Integrated Digital Network System
8
5
ISDN Standards
13
1
A Visualization of ISDN
14
1
Summary
15
2
2 ISDN Structures and Functions
17
16
Transmission Structures
17
5
User-Network Interfaces
22
3
ISDN Protocols
25
1
ISDN Connections
26
1
Addressing
27
1
Interworking
28
2
Summary
30
3
3 ISDN Communications Service Links
33
12
T1 Networks
34
3
Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs)
37
2
Local Area Networks (LANs)
39
3
TCP/IP (Internet Protocols)
42
1
Summary
43
2
4 ISDN Technical Specifications
45
48
ISDN Protocol Architecture
45
3
Physical Layer Protocols
48
8
The D-Channel Data Link Protocol
56
8
The D-Channel Layer 3 Protocol
64
5
Packet and Frame Mode Bearer Services
69
4
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
73
4
Signaling System 7
77
8
Broadband B-ISDN
85
5
Summary
90
3
Part II Current PC ISDN Hardware and Software
93
136
5 Determining Your ISDN Needs
95
22
So You're Serious about ISDN?
95
1
How Do You Decide?
96
17
What Do You Need?
113
1
What Are Your Choices?
114
1
Summary
115
2
6 Internal ISDN PC Adapter Cards
117
26
ISDN Internal Adapter Cards
117
4
Comparative Analysis
121
10
Interesting Items from the "Untested" Pool
131
10
Summary
141
2
7 ISDN Modems and NT1s
143
18
ISDN "Modems"
143
2
Network Termination 1000 Devices (NT1)
145
1
Meet the ISDN Modems
146
8
Network Termination Devices (NT1s)
154
5
Summary
159
2
8 Ethernet ISDN Bridges and Routers
161
22
What Are Ethernet ISDN Bridges and Routers?
161
1
When to Bridge? When to Route?
162
2
Comparative Analysis
164
18
Summary
182
1
9 ISDN Software
183
30
An Overview of ISDN Software Requirements
183
13
ISDN Shareware/Free Software
196
4
Commercial ISDN Software
200
11
Summary
211
2
10 ISDN Telephones and Business Equipment
213
16
ISDN Telephones
214
3
PRI
217
6
Videoconferencing
223
2
ISDN via Wireless and Satellite Equipment
225
2
ISDN Test Equipment
227
1
Summary
228
1
Part III Getting Started with ISDN
229
176
11 Making Good ISDN Choices
231
14
The "Short List" of ISDN Acronyms
232
1
Do It Yourself or Hire a Consultant?
232
1
Hiring an ISDN Consultant
233
1
Checklists of Uses, Hardware, Current Phone System, Etc.
234
3
Doing ISDN Yourself
237
7
Summary
244
1
12 Getting Your Own Home ISDN System
245
38
Ordering ISDN Service from Your Local ISDN Dial Tone Provider
246
2
Purchasing Your ISDN Equipment
248
2
Ordering Your ISDN Internet Service
250
4
The Benefits of Using Data Compression
254
2
Establishing Your ISDN Service with Your Enterprise Network Administrator
256
1
ISDN Dial Tone Service: Wiring, Installation, Configuration, and Testing
256
3
Installing Your Home or Business LAN
259
1
ISDN Equipment Installation and Testing
260
6
Installing Your ISDN Router or Bridge
266
1
Modem Installation
267
14
Summary
281
2
13 Individual Office ISDN Systems
283
46
Ordering the ISDN Service from Your Local ISDN Dial Tone Provider
284
2
Purchasing Your ISDN TA/NT1 Interface Card
286
1
Ordering Your ISDN Internet Service
287
1
Wiring Your Office for ISDN
287
2
Configurations
289
38
Summary
327
2
14 Troubleshooting, Tips, and Testing
329
12
Troubleshooting Your ISDN System
329
7
Tips for Better ISDN Use
336
2
ISDN Line Testing Equipment
338
1
Summary
339
2
15 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
341
14
Chapter Contents
342
13
A ISDN Dial Tone Service Providers (ISPs)
355
14
ISDN Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
357
12
B Vendor Information
369
18
C ISDN Bibliography and Online Resources
387
18
What Does "Online" Really Mean?
388
2
The CompuServe Information Service
390
4
The Internet
394
6
Other Online Resources
400
1
Summary
401
1
Bibliographies and Resources
402
3
D Glossary
405
8
Index
413