The leading introductory wireless book moves into the digital age with massive updates on 3G, Wi-Fi, wireless broadband, wireless IP, GPRS, and more. Anyone working in or interested in the wireless industry will find thorough coverage of the basics of wireless networks, technology, and regulations, with clear explanations of concepts like radio frequency, cell sites, and switching, and details of the regulations and standards that affect service providers and equipment manufacturers. NEW coverage includes:Wi-Fi and WiMAXWireless Local Number Portability (LNP)Smart AntennasWireless IPPersonal Area Networks (PANs)3G and UMTS
The Best Introduction to Wireless--Completely Revised and Updated
Get a complete overview of the rapidly evolving field of wireless telecommunications, including the basics of wireless networks, essential technologies, applications, and markets. The new, completely updated edition of this practical resource offers clear, easy-to-follow explanations of fundamental design and operation concepts, and delves into the very latest advancements in the field. Real-world examples, photos, and diagrams from the wireless industry are included throughout the book.
The Latest Developments
Wireless Crash Course covers all aspects of wireless system operations and features all-new information on digital wireless technologies, including 3G (UMTS and CDMA 3X), Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), Wi-Fi, Wi-MAX, GPRS, SMS, and a multitude of new applications and services driving wireless growth. This is a must-have resource for all current and aspiring wireless telecommunications professionals, including IT staff, business decision-makers, marketing and sales staff, and students.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WIRELESS
Cellular Radio History and Development * Basic Wireless Network Design and Operation * The Cell Base Station * Radio Frequency (RF) Operations and Technologies * Antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) Power and Sectorization * Digital Wireless Technologies: TDMA (IS-136), CDMA, GSM * 3G: Third Generation Wireless * Personal Communication Services (PCS) * Towers * Base Station Equipment and RF Signal Flow * Capacity Engineering, Propagation Models, and Drive Testing * The Mobile Switching Center (MSC), The Network Operations Center (NOC), and The Backhaul Network * Microwave Radio Systems * Interconnection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Internet * Roaming and Intercarrier Networking * Wireless Data Technologies * The New Age of Cell Phones * The Business Side and Wireless Applications * E-SMR and Nextel * Wi-Fi (802.11 Wireless Fidelity) * 802.16 Wi-MAX * Wireless Home Networking
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Paul Bedell is Associate Director in Product Marketing at SBC, managing the SBC PremierServ Hosted IP Service. He has 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
