Examining the concept of 4G (fourth generation mobile), IP for 4G provides in-depth background material to key technologies and developments in light of the commercial propositions: what is likely to generate extra revenue or reduce existing costs? Presenting a clear and detailed insight into future evolution of mobile communications, the text brings together technology, commercial arguments, and the latest developments in a single volume for professionals in mobile/ fixed telecoms and ICT industries, practicing telecom and network engineers, systems designers and developers, and graduate students. INDICE: About the Author. Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. Chapter 1 Introduction. 1.1 Prologue The Generation Game. 1.2 The Props WLAN, WiMAX and All That. 1.3 The Players The Jester, the Harlequin and the Guy with the Beard and Sandals. 1.4 The Plot The Elephant in the Room. 1.5 Epilogue The Road to 4G. References. More to Explore. Chapter 2 An Introduction to 3G Networks. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Mobile Standards. 2.3 The History of 3G. 2.4 UMTS Network Overview. 2.5 UMTS Network Details. 2.6 UMTS Radio Access Network (UTRAN) and Air Interface. 2.7 CDMA2000 Packet Core Network. 2.8 TD-SCDMA. 2.9 Conclusion. References. More to Explore. Chapter 3 Wireless LANs. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Applications of WLANs. 3.3 WLAN Compared to Cellular. 3.4 How WLANs Work. 3.5 Performance of WLANs. 3.6 WLAN Network Coverage. 3.7 Improving WLANs. 3.8 Security. 3.9 Roaming. 3.10 Quality of Service (QoS). 3.11 Handover and Paging. 3.12 Battery Life. 3.13 Go Faster WLAN 802.11n. 3.14 Interference. 3.15 Future of WLANs. References. More to Explore. Chapter 4 Cellular Evolution. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 What is Wrong with 3G? 4.3 HSPA. 4.4 HSUPA. 4.5 EDGE. 4.6 EVDO and CDMA2000 Evolution. 4.7 Femtocells. 4.8 LTE. 4.9 Conclusion. References. More to Explore. Chapter 5 WiMAX. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Overview of WiMAX History. 5.3 OFDM. 5.4 WiMAX MAC Layer. 5.5 WiMAX PHY Layer. 5.6 WiMAX QoS. 5.7 Spectrum. 5.8 Smart Antennas. 5.9 WiMAX Network Architecture. 5.10 WiMAX Throughput and Performance. 5.11 Conclusion. References. More to Explore. Chapter 6 Convergence and the IMS. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 The IMS. 6.3 Convergence Today Fusion. 6.4 Voice Call Continuity. 6.5 Media Independent Handover. 6.6 Next Generation Networks. 6.7 The IMS in Context Today. ReferencesMore to Explore. Chapter 7 Mobile Services The Final Chapter. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Beyond Voice and SMS. 7.3 Hard Lessons MMS and WAP. 7.4 Innovation Mobile Music. 7.5 Broadcast Services. 7.6 A New Paradigm 1000 Killer Applications. 7.7 Terminals.7.8 Money Makes the World Go Around. 7.9 Mobile Broadband. 7.10 Conclusion. References. Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-51016-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 314
- Fecha Publicación: 23/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés