This comprehensive guide shows telecommunication engineers and DSL vendors how to quickly get a handle on ADSL and DSL technology without having to wade through technical documentation. In addition, it provides detailed information on installation of ADSL and DSL technology. Transmit high-quality data faster than ever using ADSL and DSL technology Transform existing phone lines into a high-speed data connection and tap into the power of ADSL and DSL technology. Data communications expert and best-selling author Walter Goralski provides you with background knowledge on how DSL works and explains why it is quickly emerging as a popular means for Internet access and increased bandwidth due to its speed, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. You'll not only get an overview of the technology but also learn about HDSL2, VDSL, and other forms of DSL networks. Learn about equipment compatibility, deployment costs, security issues and also get helpful application and implementation notes through case studies. Detailed, informative, and comprehensive, this is the ultimate resource for understanding and working with this powerful, high-speed technology.Install and implement ADSL and DSL technologies Choose the right combination of products to best meet your current needs Explore DSL networks for use in private homes, multi-tenant units, and campus environments Learn how to keep DSL networks secure Understand packet switching and circuit switching Discover the pros and cons of cable modems, MMDS, LMDS, and satellite systems Examine all aspects of high-speed Internet access with DSL Find out what impact DSL has on service providers Important topics include: Local loops ISDN and packet switching VoDSL Cable modems MMDS and LMDS HDSL2 and VDSL ADSL and G.lite DSL migration Premises networks and security Walter Goralski has spent more than 30 years in the data communications field, including 14 years with AT&T. He is currently a Senior Member of Technical Staff with Hill Associates, a technical training and consulting firm and an adjunct professor of computer science at Pace University Graduate School in New York.