Product Description

This work details day-to-day 3G (third generation) network operation. It explains compatibility problems that service providers experience in making the transition from second generation systems (CDMA 2000, etc) to 2.5 generation systems (WAP, EDGE) and European (WCDMA) versions of the standard. It provides description of network standards (3G equivalents of IS-41 and A-Interface) and covers services supported by CDMA 2000.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #637585 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 500 pages

Review
"Collins is one of the few guys out there who understand how all the pieces fit together - and even more notably, he can explain how they fit together. He's cutting edge on 3G issues but also a network whiz. He should be able to explain better than anyone how the 3G/IP/SS7/Wireless networking voice/data convergence is really going to play out. Do whatever you have to to get him to write these books." Michael Gallagher, Synacom Technology, author of Mobile Telecommunications Networking with IS-41."

From the Back Cover
CLEAR LANGUAGE
GRITTY DETAILS

You don't have to slog through endless standards documents or work through reams of equations to locate the down and dirty technical details that explain how 3G wireless networking actually works. The facts are right here, in 3G Wireless Networks.

This close-up on the inner workings of 3G'wireless that can provide not just voice, but full-featured video, CD-quality sound, fax, email, Web browsing, and more, anywhere in the world'dissects critical issues of compatibility, internetworking, and voice/data convergence. 3G Wireless Networks gives you in-depth explanations of how key standards and protocols intersect and interconnect. Inside, you'll find

- Clear explications of the transformation of wireless from 1G to 2G, 2.5G, 3G, and beyond

- Full dissection of CDMA 2000, covering services, network architecture, air interface, and network protocols

- Detailed explanation of WCDMA and UMTS, including all steps in the evolution to complete multimedia wireless.

- Practical real-world instruction in the design and deployment of 3G networks.

' Overview of competing 3G standards

' Professional details on migration from today's technology to the wireless networks of the future

' Full coverage of CDMA2000 and WCDMA/UMTS interface and compatibility issues

' Lots of useful call flow diagrams revealing how the technologies work

Featuring many examples showing network architectures, internetworking, protocol use and integration, 3G Wireless Networks supplies the answers you need for key networking decisions. It's the book you want if you want to understand 3G.

About the Author
CLINT SMITH, P.E., is Vice President of Technical Services for the Systems Engineering Division of o2wireless. He has extensive experience in both RF and network design and optimization engineering in cellular, PCS, LMDS, and ESMR communication systems using Lucent, Ericsson, Nortel, Motorola, and Netro equipment. He has been responsible for system-wide design and optimization, specialty applications including in-building and tunnel projects, and network operations'center design and implementation. In addition to his experience with wireless operators where his last position was as Director of Engineering, NYNEX Mobile, New York City, he also has experience with equipment vendors as a Senior Engineer for Motorola Cellular Infrastructure Group. He has authored numerous articles appearing in industry trade journals and is the author of LMDS: LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE, WIRELESS TELECOM FAQs, PRACTICAL CELLULAR AND PCS DESIGN, and the co-author of CELLULAR SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. Clint holds a Masters in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also a registered professional engineer. DANIEL COLLINS has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 14 years. He spent approximately 9 years with Ericsson in various countries, including Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. During that time he worked extensively with both wireline and wireless network technologies. He helped to develop and deploy 2G wireless systems in Europe, he played a major role in the adaptation of GSM standards for use in the United States, and he has a major contributor to the launch of some of the earliest PCS networks. Since leaving Ericsson, Mr. Collins has worked for a new telecommunications carrier, and, more recently, as an independent consultant. In a consultancy capacity, he has provided wireless and VoIP engineering expertise to numerous customers in North America and Europe. He is currently engaged as Chief 3G Network Architect by one of the largest wireless carriers in North America and is responsible for the design of a new 2.5G/3G nationwide network. Mr. Collins is the author of CARRIER GRADE VOICE over IP, published by McGraw-Hill. He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the National University of Ireland.