Description
Book SynopsisRapid deployment and acceptance of broadband networks, including the 802.11 a/b/g, 3G cellular networks, WiMAX, and emerging 4G cellular IP networks, have sparked a growing reliance on voice over IP and the quickly emerging IP TV and Mobile TV. Providing the necessary background and technical understanding to stay abreast of and even ahead of the IP trend, IP Communications and Services for NGN explores IP development for the delivery of next generation mobile services.
Packed with detailed illustrations, this cutting-edge reference examines the primary IP protocols (IPv4 and IPv6), real-time protocols, and three major IP services (VoIP, IPTV, and Mobile TV). It clearly explains the different architectures of fixed, mobile, and wireless networks along with the major advantages and disadvantages of each. It includes coverage of the latest in:
- The VoIP Market
<
Table of Contents
Access Networks. WiMAX: Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. SCTP and Vertical Handoff. Mobility. IPv6. RSVP: Resource Reservation Protocol. MPLS: MultiProtocol Label Switching. QoS: Quality-of-Service. SIP: Session Initiation Protocol. SIP Security. SIP Quality-of-Service Performance. Softswitch. IMS: IP Multimedia Subsystem. Real-Time Protocols. RTCP: Real-Time Control Protocol. RTSP: Real-Time Streaming Protocol. VoIP: Voice over Internet Protocol. The VoIP Market. IPTV: Internet Protocol Television. Index. Each chapter includes a Summary, Practice Set: Review, Questions, Exercises, and References.
