Wireless Network Performance Handbook (Telecom Engineering) [Hardcover]

Clint Smith (Author), Curt Gervelis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071406557 | ISBN-13: 978-0071406550 | Publication Date: May 20, 2003 | Edition: 2

As wireless networks take ever-bigger bites out of the $350 billion dollar telephone market, they create their own performance problems. International customers require global networks; more customers mean bigger networks; new services create more complicated networks. Then there's "changing out" the network; each time a provider introduces a new technology or capability, it has to do so without interrupting service delivery to existing customers. Here is realistic advice on metrics, troubleshooting methods, design guidelines, revenue assurance, and more, from a team that has performed the same services for AT&T Wireless, Nextel, and Verizon. The key features include: design rules of thumb; how to move from TDMA to GSM; optimization options for mobile data; and, hardcore engineering problems like prepaid services and roamer validation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Smith and Gervelis' experience in industry is in evidence in this thorough and practical text to the wireless network industry. The text emphasizes application and is filled with examples and solutions from actual practice. Five platforms are covered: AMPS, IS-136, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, AND iDEN. Both the RF and network aspects of the engineering are described. With emphasis throughout on problem solving, the text moves from a description of the key systems--including PCS, WLL, WAP, Bluetooth, VoIP--to applications in radio engineering, wireless mobile radio technology, RF design guidelines, and system performance. Practical chapters are also included on billing and charging, revenue assurance, system documentation, network and RF planning, and organization and training. . (Sci-Tech Book News )

From the Back Cover

OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE, NOT COST.

. Delivering increased wireless network performance on a limited capital budget is a complex task, but it can be done. This practical, in-depth engineering guide can help you make the most of your existing network without having to purchase expensive new equipment. .

. BUILD NETWORKS THAT DELIVER PERFORMANCE YOU�LL BE PROUD OF--AND GET READY FOR 3G.

. This unique resource is organized to help you solve today�s difficult wireless challenges. Wireless Network Performance Handbook provides the salient information network engineers and managers must have to stay competitive in a fast-moving, cost-conscious field, and to ready their networks for 3G mobile data and services..

. WIRELESS NETWORK ESSENTIALS: COST-CUTTERS, TIME-SAVERS (AND FACE-SAVERS).

. With your firm�s revenue and reputation depending on network performance, it makes sense to get the best advice available. Wireless Network Performance Handbook helps you:.
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* Use ready-made, detailed solutions for platforms now in use.
* Increase your network�s performance without buying expensive new equipment.
* Apply rules of thumb to quickly avoid costly gaffs.
* Find engineering answers for difficult problems such as prepaid services and roamer validation.
* Make the hard choices in network design with confidence and foresight.
* Design and expand for full support of 3G services.
* Reduce the hassle in scaleup and optimization.
* Troubleshoot without tears .

. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO STATE-OF-THE-ART WIRELESS NETWORK PERFORMANCE

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 589 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (May 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071406557
• ISBN-13: 978-0071406550
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, Readable Summary of Wireless Engr and Deployment, September 24, 2003

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This review is from: Wireless Network Performance Handbook (Telecom Engineering) (Hardcover)

This is the book you've been waiting for, if you're looking for a detailed summary of how wireless networks are designed from an engineering perspective. Goes into all the details of how (and why) engineering is approached the way it is - in general - and how it relates to all the major, modern wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, IS-136 and iDen. This book explains - in English - the design and operations of wireless networks; how to manage problems; and differences between CDMAOne and CDMA 2000 just to name a few topics. Also covers MANY heretofore UNCOVERED topics such as billing and revenue assurance, system testing, system documentation and organization and training topics (i.e. headcount requirements). I'm a part-time faculty member at a large midwestern university, and this will likely be the selected text for a new course entitled "Wireless System Engineering and Deployment". This truly is a 5-star book !!! Hats off to the authors.....