Deploying Wireless Networks (Hardcover)

Andy Wilton

ISBN 10: 0521874211 / ISBN 13: 9780521874212

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008

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Hardcover. Do 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. Invaluable to wireless operators, this practical, hands-on guide to network deployment presents an end-to-end network planning process to deliver the guaranteed Quality of Service that enables today's wireless IP services. Suitable for radio and core network planners, designers, optimizers, development staff at operators and equipment manufacturers, and also graduate students. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deploying Wireless Networks (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521874211
• ISBN 13: 9780521874212
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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. With a focus on practical design, comprehensive examples are provided for • GSM/GPRS/EDGE • UMTS/HSDPA • OFDM • Mesh Wifi • Packet backhaul Topics addressed include: • capacity/peak data rates, • service latency • link budgets • lifecycle costs • network optimisation The trade-off between enhanced user experience and operator cost is explored in the context of an enhanced business model. Suitable for radio and core network planners, designers, optimizers, and business development staff at operators and network equipment manufacturers, the book’s extensive references also make it a useful resource for graduate and postgraduate students.

About the Authors

Andy Wilton is Senior Director and Chief Technologist of Motorola's GSM Systems Division (GSD) and is responsible for technology management of GSM and UMTS products worldwide. His major activities are product innovation, technology sourcing, standards strategy and technical oversight of all GSD programmes.

Tim Charity is Head of Applied Technology at Motorola's Global Networks Services. He has led the creation of a service portfolio for GSM, CDMA, UMTS, WIMAX networks, and holds ten patents relating to cellular technologies.