Wireless Network Performance Handbook - Softcover

Smith, Clint

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071634614 ISBN 13: 9780071634618

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

Synopsis

How to grow a service provider's wireless network and make it perform as reliably and cost-efficiently as a wired one.

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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

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..

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071634614
• ISBN 13: 9780071634618
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608