"This reference provides the broad, up-to-date coverage needed by both communications professionals and beginners in this fast-moving, acronym-riddled field. More than a quick reference, this sourcebook offers full explanations of important developments and technologies in clear, nontechnical language." "The Desktop Encyclopedia of Voice and Data Networking gives you: the popular format of Muller's Desktop Encyclopedia of Telecommunications, featuring alphabetical listings; 150 illustrations; quick-reference lists of all acronyms and illustrations; coverage of high-speed network backbones such as ATM, Gigabit Ethernet, and FDDI; explanations of the full range of wireless network technologies, including spread spectrum; clear discussions of wide-area solutions such as SONET, ISDN, and Frame Relay; integrated coverage of related issues; and crossreferences to Muller's Desktop Encyclopedia of Telecommunications."--BOOK JACKET.