A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons, 1990.

The complete technical guide to the testing and maintenance of data and telecommunications facilities. Written for managers and technicians who took over after the break-up of the Bell System in the U.S.

The book identifies special testing equipment that may be required and compares the merits of these different types of equipment. The text follows an active step-by-step approach to problem solving that allows you to recognize a problem; sectionalize it; isolate it; diagnose it; and restore service on communications circuits, equipment, and systems including voice, data, and image.

Numerous diagrams of communications circuits throughout the book indicate precisely how to connect test equipment to them. And testing is examined throughout in general terms and in the specific environment of both the North American standards established by AT&T and Bellcore, as well as national and international standards.  

In the book you can find the critical information you need to keep networks up and running. 

Some reviews: 

"Offers help in optimizing all major types of communications gear, from modems through digital PBXs and satellite links." 
Data Communications, October 1990. 

"Starts with the basic premise that in order to troubleshoot a communications facility you have to understand that facility... a reference book that educates you (rather than trains you)." 
Bob Stoffers 
TE&M Management Notes, January 1, 1991. 

(Text partially from the book's dust cover.)

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