Wireless Networks

Georgios I. Papadimitriou is the author of Wireless Networks, published by Wiley. Andreas S. Pomportsis is the author of Wireless Networks, published by Wiley.

• Preface xv1 Introduction to Wireless Networks 11.1 Evolution of Wireless Networks 21.1.1 Early Mobile Telephony 21.1.2 Analog Cellular Telephony 31.1.3 Digital Cellular Telephony 41.1.4 Cordless Phones 71.1.5 Wireless Data Systems1.1.6 Fixed Wireless Links 111.1.7 Satellite Communication Systems 111.1.8 Third Generation Cellular Systems and Beyond 121.2 Challenges 121.2.1 Wireless Medium Unreliability 131.2.2 Spectrum Use 131.2.3 Power Management 131.2.4 Security 141.2.5 Location/Routing 141.2.6 Interfacing with Wired Networks 141.2.7 Health Concerns 141.3 Overview 151.3.1 Chapter 2: Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals 151.3.2 Chapter 3: First Generation (1G) Cellular Systems 161.3.3 Chapter 4: Second Generation (2G) Cellular Systems 161.3.4 Chapter 5: Third Generation (3G) Cellular Systems 171.3.5 Chapter 6: Future Trends: Fourth Generation (4G) Systems and Beyond 181.3.6 Chapter 7: Satellite Networks 191.3.7 Chapter 8: Fixed Wireless Access Systems 191.3.8 Chapter 9: Wireless Local Area Networks 201.3.9 Chapter 10: Wireless ATM and Ad Hoc Routing 211.3.10 Chapter 11: Personal Area Networks (PANs) 211.3.11 Chapter 12: Security Issues in Wireless Systems 221.3.12 Chapter 13: Simulation of Wireless Network Systems 221.3.13 Chapter 14: Economics of Wireless Networks 23WWW Resources 23References 232 Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals 252.1 Introduction 252.1.1 Scope of the Chapter 262.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 262.2.1 Transmission Bands and their Characteristics 272.2.2 Spectrum Regulation 302.3 Wireless Propagation Characteristics and Modeling 322.3.1 The Physics of Propagation 322.3.2 Wireless Propagation Modeling 362.3.3 Bit Error Rate (BER) Modeling of Wireless Channels 412.4 Analog and Digital Data Transmission 412.4.1 Voice Coding 432.5 Modulation Techniques for Wireless Systems 462.5.1 Analog Modulation 472.5.2 Digital Modulation 492.6 Multiple Access for Wireless Systems 542.6.1 Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) 552.6.2 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) 562.6.3 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 582.6.4 ALOHA-Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) 592.6.5 Polling Protocols 612.7 Performance Increasing Techniques for Wireless Networks 672.7.1 Diversity Techniques 672.7.2 Coding 712.7.3 Equalization 742.7.4 Power Control 752.7.5 Multisubcarrier Modulation 762.8 The Cellular Concept 772.8.1 Mobility Issues: Location and Handoff 802.9 The Ad Hoc and Semi Ad Hoc Concepts 812.9.1 Network Topology Determination 822.9.2 Connectivity Maintenance 832.9.3 Packet Routing 842.9.4 The Semi Ad Hoc Concept 842.10 Wireless Services: Circuit and Data (Packet) Mode 852.10.1 Circuit Switching 852.10.2 Packet Switching 862.11 Data Delivery Approaches 872.11.1 Pull and Hybrid Systems 882.11.2 Push Systems 882.11.3 The Adaptive Push System 892.12 Overview of Basic Techniques and Interactions Between the Different Network Layers 902.13 Summary 92WWW Resources 92References 93Further Reading 943 First Generation (1G) Cellular Systems 953.1 Introduction 953.1.1 Analog Cellular Systems 963.1.2 Scope of the Chapter 973.2 Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) 973.2.1 AMPS Frequency Allocations 973.2.2 AMPS Channels 983.2.3 Network Operations 993.3 Nordic Mobile Telephony (NMT) 1023.3.1 NMT Architecture 1023.3.2 NMT Frequency Allocations 1033.3.3 NMT Channels 1033.3.4 Network Operations: Mobility Management 1043.3.5 Network Operations 1063.3.6 NMT Security 1073.4 Summary 109WWW Resources 109References 1094 Second Generation (2G) Cellular Systems 1114.1 Introduction 1114.1.1 Scope of the Chapter 1134.2 D-AMPS 1134.2.1 Speech Coding 1144.2.2 Radio Transmission Characteristics 1144.2.3 Channels 1154.2.4 IS-136 1164.3 cdmaOne (IS-95) 1174.3.1 cdmaOne Protocol Architecture 1174.3.2 Network Architecture-Radio Transmission 1184.3.3 Channels 1184.3.4 Network Operations 1204.4 GSM 1214.4.1 Network Architecture 1224.4.2 Speech Coding 1254.4.3 Radio Transmission Characteristics 1254.4.4 Channels 1294.4.5 Network Operations 1294.4.6 GSM Authentication and Security 1324.5 IS-41 1334.5.1 Network Architecture 1334.5.2 Inter-system Handoff 1344.5.3 Automatic Roaming 1354.6 Data Operations 1364.6.1 CDPD 1364.6.2 HCSD 1384.6.3 GPRS 1384.6.4 D-AMPS1 1394.6.5 cdmaTwo (IS-95b) 1404.6.6 TCP/IP on Wireless-Mobile IP 1404.6.7 WAP 1424.7 Cordless Telephony (CT) 1434.7.1 Analog CT 1434.7.2 Digital CT 1444.7.3 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications Standard (DECT) 1444.7.4 The Personal Handyphone System (PHS) 1474.8 Summary 147WWW Resources 148References 1485 Third Generation (3G) Cellular Systems 1515.1 Introduction 1515.1.1 3G Concerns 1535.1.2 Scope of the Chapter 1545.2 3G Spectrum Allocation 1545.2.1 Spectrum Requirements 1545.2.2 Enabling Technologies 1575.3 Third Generation Service Classes and Applications 1585.3.1 Third Generation Service Classes 1595.3.2 Third Generation Applications 1605.4 Third Generation Standards 1615.4.1 Standardization Activities: IMT-2000 1615.4.2 Radio Access Standards 1625.4.3 Fixed Network Evolution 1835.5 Summary 185WWW Resources 186References 1866 Future Trends: Fourth Generation (4G) Systems and Beyond 1896.1 Introduction 1896.1.2 Scope of the Chapter 1906.2 Design Goals for 4G and Beyond and Related Research Issues 1906.2.1 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 1926.3 4G Services and Applications 1956.4 Challenges: Predicting the Future of Wireless Systems 1966.4.1 Scenarios: Visions of the Future6.4.2 Trends for Next-generation Wireless Networks 1976.4.3 Scenario 1: Anything Goes 1986.4.4 Scenario 2: Big Brother 1996.4.5 Scenario 3: Pocket Computing 2006.5 Summary 200WWW Resources 201References 2017 Satellite Networks 2037.1 Introduction 2037.1.1 Historical Overview 2037.1.2 Satellite Communications Characteristics 2047.1.3 Spectrum Issues 2057.1.4 Applications of Satellite Communications 2067.1.5 Scope of the Chapter 2077.2 Satellite Systems 2077.2.1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 2087.2.2 Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) 2097.2.3 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) 2107.2.4 Elliptical Orbits 2127.3 VSAT Systems 2137.4 Examples of Satellite-based Mobile Telephony Systems 2157.4.1 Iridium 2157.4.2 Globalstar 2207.5 Satellite-based Internet Access 2227.5.1 Architectures 2227.5.2 Routing Issues 2247.5.3 TCP Enhancements 2257.6 Summary 226WWW Resources 227References 228Further Reading 228

"…covers a broad spectrum of both traditional and contemporary wireless technologies…well-written...well organized...should be a useful reference for any wireless practitioner or researcher." (IEEE Distributed Systems Online, May 2004)