Chapter 27. Telecommunications and Networks
Published Online: 9 JUN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444320466.ch27
Copyright © 2010 Jane M. Wiggins
Book Title
Facilities Manager's Desk Reference
Additional Information
How to Cite
Wiggins, J. M. (2010) Telecommunications and Networks, in Facilities Manager's Desk Reference, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444320466.ch27
Publication History
- Published Online: 9 JUN 2010
- Published Print: 2 JUL 2010
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405186612
Online ISBN: 9781444320466
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- telecommunications and networks;
- telecommunication, transmission of signals - over distances for communication;
- organizations, choosing to buy system outright, or to lease the system;
- telephone systems - installation and maintenance;
- Integrated services digital network (ISDN) - high-speed, fully digital telephone service;
- business telephone systems, functions giving flexibility in receiving telephone calls;
- telephone handset or extension facilities;
- good telephone system, variety of management reports on use and cost of telephone services;
- Personal area networks (PANs), short-range wireless networks operating over a distance;
- Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Ownership options
Telephone systems installation and maintenance
Telephony services
Integrated services digital network (ISDN)
Basic telephony functions
Typical telephone services
Telephone handset or extension facilities
Information to management and users
Telephone policy
Video conferencing
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Digital subscriber line (DSL)
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL)
Wireless networks (WLANs)
Cellular networks
Personal area networks
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Security
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Firewalls
Origins of digital communication
Cabling standards
Use of structured cables
Power and communication wiring
Fibre optics
Cabling distribution