Wireless Network Performance Handbook, 2/e (Handbook)

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:



* 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

Contents            

    Preface
   Chapter 1: Introduction
   Chapter 2: Radio Engineering Topics
   Chapter 3: Wireless Mobile Radio Technologies
   Chapter 4: RF Design Guidelines
   Chapter 5: RF System Performance and Troubleshooting
   Chapter 6: Circuit Switch Performance Guidelines
   Chapter 7: Billing and Charging in a Wireless Network
   Chapter 8: Revenue Assurance in a Wireless Network
   Chapter 9: System Documentation and Reports
   Chapter 10: Network and RF Planning
   Chapter 11: Organization and Training
    APPENDIX A: ERLANG B GRADE OF SERVICE
    APPENDIX B: ERLANG C GRADE OF SERVICE
    APPENDIX C: PCS 1900 GSM CHANNEL CHART
    BIBLIOGRAPHY
    INDEX