Wireless Network Performance Handbook (Telecom Engineering) - Hardcover

Smith,Clint; Gervelis,Curt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071406557 ISBN 13: 9780071406550

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

Synopsis

Smith and Gervelis' experience in industry is in evidence in this thorough and practical text to the wireless network industry. The text emphasizes application and is filled with examples and solutions from actual practice. Five platforms are covered: AMPS, IS-136, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, AND iDEN. Both the RF and network aspects of the engineering are described. With emphasis throughout on problem solving, the text moves from a description of the key systems including PCS, WLL, WAP, Bluetooth, VoIP to applications in radio engineering, wireless mobile radio technology, RF design guidelines, and system performance. Practical chapters are also included on billing and charging, revenue assurance, system documentation, network and RF planning, and organization and training. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

Clint Smith, P.E., is Vice President of Network Engineering for ASI, and is currently designing 3G migration solutions for some of the world's largest telecom companies. Previously Director of Engineering for Verizon Mobile, he is the author or co-author of six successful books on wireless communications, all published by McGraw-Hill: the classic Cellular System Design and Optimization, Wireless Telecom FAQs, LMDS, Practical Cellular and PCS Design, and 3G Wireless Networks..

. Curt Gervelis is Senior Operations Manager for Nextel International. He was previously Director of Network Engineering for TeleCorp PCS, where he designed, built, and operated five PCS systems throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. He also worked with many landline-based carriers, including Verizon, BellSouth, Southwestern Bell, and ATAndT. Mr. Gervelis is the co-author of Cellular Design and Optimization..

From the Back Cover

OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, NOT COST.

. Delivering increased wireless network performance on a limited capital budget is a complex task, but it can be done. This practical, in-depth engineering guide can help you make the most of your existing network without having to purchase expensive new equipment. .

. BUILD NETWORKS THAT DELIVER PERFORMANCE YOU�LL BE PROUD OF--AND GET READY FOR 3G.

. This unique resource is organized to help you solve today�s difficult wireless challenges. Wireless Network Performance Handbook provides the salient information network engineers and managers must have to stay competitive in a fast-moving, cost-conscious field, and to ready their networks for 3G mobile data and services..

. WIRELESS NETWORK ESSENTIALS: COST-CUTTERS, TIME-SAVERS (AND FACE-SAVERS).

. With your firm�s revenue and reputation depending on network performance, it makes sense to get the best advice available. Wireless Network Performance Handbook helps you:.
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* Use ready-made, detailed solutions for platforms now in use.
* Increase your network�s performance without buying expensive new equipment.
* Apply rules of thumb to quickly avoid costly gaffs.
* Find engineering answers for difficult problems such as prepaid services and roamer validation.
* Make the hard choices in network design with confidence and foresight.
* Design and expand for full support of 3G services.
* Reduce the hassle in scaleup and optimization.
* Troubleshoot without tears .

. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO STATE-OF-THE-ART WIRELESS NETWORK PERFORMANCE

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071406557
• ISBN 13: 9780071406550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 589