Networking professionals who are looking to deploy triple-play network service providers will find this book a useful tool.?? Michael Newbery, IP Architect, TelstraClear? Limited ? This book provides a wealth of information about the future of broadband and the current architecture, services, and spread to. Broadband Network Architectures not only documents what is possible this rapidly changing field of networking, but also details how to divide Internet access more sophisticated services with Quality special handling service. Coverage includes In-depth introduction to the next generation triple-play services: components, integration, and business connectivity Triple-play backbone design: MPLS, Layer 3 VPNs, and Broadband Network Gateway (BNGs) / Broadband Remote Access Server (B-RAS) Protocols and strategies for integrating BNGs to the strong triple-play networks Triple-play access network design: DSLAM architectures, aggregation networks, transport, and Layer 2 tunneling VLAN-per-customer versus service architecture-per-VLAN: advantages and disadvantages PPP or DHCP: choosing the right access protocol Problems associated with operating in wholesale, the environment is not binding The IP address and subscriber session management Broadband network security, including Denial of Service attacks and VoIP privacy The future of wireless broadband: IMS, SIP, and non-SIP-based convergence of fixed and mobile wireless video Content Preface Preface About the Author Chapter 1 History of Broadband Networks Chapter 2 Next Generation Triple-Play Services Chapter 3 Designing a Triple-Play Backbone Chapter 4 Designing a Triple-Play Network Access Chapter 5 Selecting the Right Access Protocol Chapter 6 Evolutions in Last Mile Broadband Access Chapter 7 Wholesale Broadband Networks Chapter 8 Deploying Quality of Service Chapter 9 The Future of Wireless Broadband Chapter 10 Managing IP Addressing Chapter 11 Dynamic User Session Control Chapter 12 Security in Broadband Networks Appendix A Glossary of Abbreviations and Key Terms Appendix B Glossary Diagram Packet Index