Ethernet in the First Mile: The IEEE 802.3ah EFM Standard (ELECTRONICS) - Tapa dura

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Michael Beck (Antwerp, Belgium) is a research engineer at Alcatel Research and Innovation. As Editor of the EFM Copper Sub Task Force, he closely participated in the creation of the Ethernet in the First Mile standard. He holds a master’s degree in physical engineering from Ghent University and has written numerous papers on EFM.

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EFM: Expertly Explained and Annotated by One of Its Developers

Meticulously written by Michael Beck, one of the standard's authors, Ethernet in the First Mile annotates and explains the complex language of the standard document. With a strong focus on how EFM dovetails with other standards in real world applications, this detailed reference is essential for readers developing new products and services, as well as for networking consultants and advanced users.

Practical and accessible, Ethernet in the First Mile includes coverage of:

• Voice-grade copper wiring
• Single-mode fiber optics
• EPON
• Security in the first mile
• OAM and management for EFM

AN EXPERT EXPLAINS AND CLARIFIES THE EFM STANDARD
Introduction * EFM MAC, Point-to-Point Copper Architecture * Short-Reach Copper: 10PASS-TS * Long-Reach Copper: 2BASE-TL * Point-to-Point Fiber * Point –to-Multipoint EPON * OAM and Management * Security in the First Mile * Beyond the First Mile