Wireless access networks

Martin P. Clark0471492981, 9780471492986

Wireless provides a means for effective, efficient and rapid deployment of new access networks in areas previously without telecommunications service or short of capacity. Fixed wireless access networks and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) technology are, therefore, playing an important role in the restructuring of the public telecommunications industry.Written in a highly accessible, well-illustrated and simple-to-read format, this book presents the economics, the practicalities, the technical and operational aspects of planning and maintaining fixed wireless access networks, and explains when and why they are attractive.Topics covered include: Design of radio systems and their basic functionality Point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) radio Calculation of radio system range and reliability Fixed wireless applications and their network integrationWireless Access Networks is an invaluable and complete reference for all involved in fixed wireless access and wireless local loop, including business strategists, marketing, technical, planning and operations staff of public network operators, as well as students.

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Table of contents :
Wireless Access Networks……Page 1
Copyright……Page 4
Contents……Page 5
Acknowledgments……Page 11
Part1 Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless……Page 12
Ch1 Case for Fixed Wireless Networks……Page 14
Ch2 Radio Communication: Radio Spectrum & its Management……Page 34
Ch3 Point-to-Point (PTP) & Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Systems & Antennas……Page 52
Ch4 Radio Modulation……Page 68
Ch5 Multiple Access Schemes for Point-to-Multipoint Operation……Page 80
Part2 System & Network Design……Page 90
Ch6 Basic Radio System Design & Functionality……Page 92
Ch7 Radio Propagation, System Range, Reliability & Availability……Page 126
Ch8 Radio Path & Radio Network Planning Considerations……Page 150
Ch9 Radio Network Frequency Planning……Page 172
Part3 Applications, Network Integration & Management……Page 204
Ch10 Radio Applications & Network Integration……Page 206
Ch11 Wireless Local Loop (WLL)……Page 238
Ch12 Backbone, Backhaul & High Capacity Access Radio Systems……Page 258
Ch13 Data Networks & Radio……Page 278
Ch14 Broadband Wireless Access……Page 294
Ch15 Radio System Installation……Page 312
Ch16 Operation & Management of Wireless Access Networks……Page 330
App1 Radio Bands & Channel Rasters for Fixed Wireless Systems……Page 348
App2 ETSI Radio Specifications for Fixed Wireless……Page 354
App3 IEEE Publications & FCC Standards……Page 358
App4 Waveguide Specifications……Page 360
App5 Coaxial Cable Waveguides (RG-Nomenclature)……Page 362
App6 Forward Error Correction Codes……Page 364
App7 Wireless Propagation, Frequency Re-Use, Design & Operations……Page 370
App8 World Climate Zones & their Precipitation Characteristics……Page 384
App9 Rainfall Attenuation Prediction model……Page 390
App10 Safety, Environmental & EMC Standards relevant to Fixed Wireless……Page 392
App11 Radio Spectrum Charges for PTP & PMP System Operation……Page 394
App12 Radio Regulations Agencies……Page 396
Glossary of Terms……Page 400
Bibliography……Page 404
Index……Page 406