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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- June, 1997

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ACADEMIC PRESS announces ISDN Clearly Explained, a practical guide to using ISDN for remote access the Internet, corporate Intranets, and other online services. This book contains the answers to commonly asked ISDN questions, such as:

  • How much will it cost?
  • Where is ISDN available?
  • What kind of hardware should I use?
  • What software do I need?
  • Should I attach just a single system, or my (small) network to ISDN?

Anyone running a home-based business or managing a small network will find what they need to get up and running quickly on IBM and compatible PCs. ISDN Clearly Explained, describes the technology, helps define your system requirements, and helps you determine what kind of equipment you need to use ISDN successfully.

ISDN Book

This new second edition incorporates the work of Dave Piscitello and Lisa Phifer here at Core Competence. New material includes product evaluations which describe features, installation, configuration, and trouble shooting for dozens of SOHO ISDN routers and bridges, PC adapter cards and TAs, as well as insight drawn from our experience in testing these products, both individually and as part of the 1996 ISDN Router and Bridge industry evaluation.

KEY FEATURES

  • Non-technical coverage of terms and buzzwords to make communicating with service providers easier
  • Comprehensive overview of ISDN technology, plus complete updates on coverage of available hardware and software
  • Extensive resource list of online information, vendors, and consultants

ORDERING INFORMATION

ISDN Clearly Explained, by Ed Tittel, Steve James, David M. Piscitello, and Lisa Phifer
ISBN 0-12-691412-5
Order On-Line from
Amazon

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK

"Included among the authors of this book are two former Unisys employees, Piscitello and Phifer. The book is a completely revised edition which highlights all the new advancements in the ISDN area. Detailed case studies illustrate networking concepts; step-by-step explanations of individual topics with methods for avoiding common pitfalls are among the strengths of the book. The authors include a 'training wheels' section which lists online addresses, URLs, and forums, as well as an annotated bibliography of relevant publications for further information. The main sections of the book include an ISDN technical overview, a look at current PC ISDN hardware and software, how to get started with ISDN, and troubleshooting tips and testing ISDN systems."
Susan H. Hahn, Mgr. Technical Information Services, East Coast Development Center, Unisys Corp.

"Completely updated, this book helps PC networking professionals in planning and executing the routing of a complete network. It provides practical information on design and installation of network routing, and features step-by-step explanations of the fundamentals of internetwork routing."
Amazon Books

A clear, no-frills description of the workings, costs, and capabilities of ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), with information on the fundamentals of ISDN technology and terminology, hardware and software options, and installation and troubleshooting of a typical PC ISDN setup. Appendices provide bibliographic and online resources for current information on ISDN technology and products.”
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