Deploying Wireless Networks

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Andy Wilton, Tim CharityCambridge University Press, 9/30/2008EAN 9780521874212, ISBN10: 0521874211Hardcover, 352 pages, 25.4 x 17.9 x 2 cmLanguage: EnglishDo you want your wireless network to be profitable? Wireless operators will find this practical, hands-on guide to network deployment invaluable. Based on their own extensive experience, the authors describe an end-to-end network planning process to deliver the guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) that enables today's wireless IP services such as VoIP, WWW and streaming video. The trade-off between enhanced user experience and operator cost is explored in the context of an enhanced business model. Comprehensive examples are provided for: • GSM/GPRS/EDGE • WCDMA-UMTS/HSDPA • OFDM-WiMAX/LTE • mesh WiFi • packet backhaul Topics addressed include: • capacity/peak data rates • service latency • link budgets • lifecycle costs • network optimisation With a focus on practical design, the book is ideal for radio and core network planners, designers, optimisers and business development staff at operators and network equipment manufacturers. Extensive references also make it suitable for graduate and postgraduate students.Foreword Sir David Brown, FREngPrefaceAcknowledgementsAuthor's disclaimer1. Introduction2. Wireless network systems3. Principles of access network planning4. Introduction to RAN planning and design5. GSM RAN planning and design6. UMTS RAN planning and design7. Cellular OFDM RAN planning and design8. Mesh network planning and design9. Core network and transmission10. Network operation and optimisationAcronymsIndex.deployment cycle in cellular and broadband wireless networks, including OFDM-WiMAX/LTE Show more