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UMTS Signaling: UMTS Interfaces, Protocols, Message Flows and Procedures Analyzed and Explained [Hardcover]

Ralf Kreher (Author), Torsten Ruedebusch (Author)
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April 1, 2005 0470013516 978-0470013519 1
UMTS Signaling focuses on providing an overview and reference to UMTS UTRAN and Core networks. Details of the standards, the network architecture, objectives and functions of the different interfaces and protocols are described and the latest updates for Rel. 4, Rel. 5 and Rel. 6 features are included. Additionally it comprehensively describes various procedures from Node B Setup to different Handover types in the UTRAN and the Core Network. The focus on wireline interfaces is unique in the market. All signaling sequences are based upon UMTS traces from various UMTS networks (trial and commercial networks) around the world.

With this book you have access to the first universal UMTS protocol sequence reference, which allows you to quickly differentiate valid from invalid call control procedures. In addition all the main signaling stages are explained, many of which had been left unclear in the standards and valuable tips for protocol monitoring are provided.

UMTS Signalling gives you:

  • An in-depth description of the tasks and functions of
    • UMTS interfaces
    • UMTS protocols
  • Potential to analyze specific protocol messages
  • Support to reduce time and effort to detect and analyze problems
  • Explanations of how to locate problems in the network
  • Tips and tricks for practical interface monitoring

A valuable resource for Network operators and equipment manufacturers: engineers, technicians, network planners, developers, researchers, designers, testing personnel and project managers.



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From the Back Cover

The successful trial, deployment, operation and troubleshooting of 3G or UMTS infrastructures and applications is the biggest challenge facing today’s mobile communications. Network element instability, network element and multi-vendor interoperability, configuration and network planning faults are just a few of the challenges affecting performance and profitability that need to be addressed. 

This book is an invaluable guide to resolving such problems. A cutting-edge, comprehensive approach to the standards, network architecture, objectives and functions of the various UMTS interfaces and protocols, backed up by real-world examples gleaned from the latest worldwide research.

  • Contains comprehensive descriptions and documentation of UMTS reference scenarios for different UMTS procedures
  • Includes the latest updates for Rel.4, Rel.5 and Rel.6
  • Gives valuable tips and tricks for practical interface monitoring
  • Provides advice on handover procedures for 3G-3G, 3G-GSM and GSM-3G handovers
  • Initiates a discussion on core network switch (MSC, SGSN) and database (HLR, VLR) information exchange over Mobile Application Part (MAP)
  • Reveals detailed information on RANAP, BSSAP and RRC 

The unified comprehensive approach will appeal to engineers, technicians, network operators, integrators and systems suppliers who need to understand and analyze the message flows on the line interfaces to install, trial, test, operate, optimize or troubleshoot UMTS networks. It will also be an invaluable resource for postgraduates on telecommunications courses, especially those with a focus on signal analysis.

About the Author

Ralf Kreher Manager for Customer Training, Mobile Protocol Test, Tektronix Inc.
Ralf Kreher leads the Customer Training Department for Tektronix’ Mobile Protocol Test (MPT) business. He is responsible for the world-class seminar portfolio for mobile technologies and measurement products. Before joining Tektronix, he held a trainer assignment for switching equipment at Teles AG. He holds a communication Engineering Degree of the Technical College Deutsche Telekon Leipzig. He currently resides in Germany.

Torsten Rüdebusch Head of the Knowledgeware and Training Department, Mobile Protocol Test, Tektronix, Inc.
Torsten Rüdebusch is the head of Knowledgeware and Training Department for Tektronix’ Mobile Protocol Test (MPT) business. He is responsible for providing leading edge technology and product seminars and the creation of knowledgeware products using the extensive Tektronix’ expertise. Before joining Tektronix, he held an application engineer assignment at Siemens CTE. He holds a Communication Engineering Degree of the Technical College Deutsche Telekom Berlin. He currently resides in Germany.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 454 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470013516
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470013519
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,127,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book, February 23, 2006
This review is from: UMTS Signaling: UMTS Interfaces, Protocols, Message Flows and Procedures Analyzed and Explained (Hardcover)
This is a great reference book for UMTS and does a great job of explaining real world examples of protocol flows. I have all of the other "standard issue" UMTS book both on the RAN and Core, this is the only one that covers all aspects.

The main author Ralf Kreher is very knowledgeable; I have attended a number of his training sessions. His views on KPI's have helped to guide our strategy on UTRAN and Core analysis.

I highly recommend this book...

Chris
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent UMTS Book, September 18, 2007
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The book excellently covers UMTS signalling and protocols with detailed call setup signal flows, various Radio and packet channel allocation scenarios, HSDPA flows, and MAC flows. A must have reference before going through the various 3GPP documents.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointing !, October 2, 2007
Good as reference. Bad as explanatory.

At the first time I saw this book over a colleague's desk I got very interested. Finally (I thought)I would get an "easier" approach to 3GPP standards and on understanding basic UMTS message flows !
After buying the book and spending some time on it, I perceived that this book is, in truth, a joint of all processes described on 3GPP, without any relevant improvement on the sense of making UMTS' message flows easier to diggest... Nowadays I use it much more as a reference literature (to know where to learn - on the standards).
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radio link setup procedure, physical channel reconfiguration, active link set, channel type switching, connection management service request, total wideband power, downlink channelization code, local reference number, message example shows, transport format set, channelization code length, core network domain, example call flow, uplink scrambling code, call flow example, primary scrambling code, common transport channels, general error situations, direct transfer messages, paging type, protection info, critical relocation, new radio link, connection setup message, transport bearers
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Destination Sign, Active Set Update, Name Comment, Relocation Required, Radio Bearer Setup, Relocation Request, Return Result Last, Initial Message, Radio Network Temporary Identity, Release Complete, Apply Charging, Destination Transaction, Layer Name Only, Release Figure, Relocation Resource Allocation, Signaling Node, Common Pilot Channel, Dialog Portion, Encryption Info, Internet Protocol, Origination Transaction, Relocation Commit, Common Transport Channel Setup, Component Portion, Reference Number Originating Reference
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