Performance of TCP/IP over ATM Networks

Gain an in-depth understanding of performance issues central to the planning, designing, and efficient operation of TCP/IP over ATM networks with this practical new book. Containing information essential to solving internetworking problems between TCP/IP and ATM networks, this book helps you guarantee quality of service for ATM applications and understand the enhancements required to run TCP over wireless links. Written by internationally recognized authorities in the field, this extremely comprehensive book provides a thorough discussion of TCP/IP and ATM design principles, network protocols, packet formats and more. It covers the latest developments in this exciting field and arms you with the knowledge you need to increase internetworking efficiency and better understand the protocol overhead in running TCP/IP and ATM.