Market_Desc: · Engineers specializing in wireless and mobile systems and product development· Students Special Features: · Author has high profile in the professional engineering community with extensive exposure through his journal writings, chairing, and conference presentations· All systems have been tested; review questions (and solutions) at the end of each chapter· This follow-on book covers 3G (1st book covered 2G) and shows how the all-IP core network can be developed and how applications can be created· Includes coverage of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), the topic of another best-selling Wiley engineering book About The Book: This completely new book skips all radio aspects and focuses on the emerging all-IP core network and applications instead. Broadband wireless networks based on B3G and 4G have been intensively studied in the literature. On the other hand, the all-IP core network and applications that utilize broadband networks are seldom addressed. This book describes the mobile core network protocols and applications based on the 3GPP all-IP core network architecture. The book shows how the all-IP core network can be developed and how applications can be created.

As the cellular world and the Internet converge, mobile networks are transitioning from circuit to packet and the Internet Protocol (IP) is now recognized as the fundamental building block for all next-generation communication networks. The all-IP vision provides the flexibility to deliver cost-effective services and applications that meet the evolving needs of mobile users. RF engineers, mobile network designers, and system architects will be expected to have an understanding of IP fundamentals and how their role in delivering the end-to-end system is crucial for delivering the all-IP vision that makes the Internet accessible anytime, anywhere. IP Design for Mobile Networks discusses proper IP design theory to effectively plan and implement your next-generation mobile network so that IP integrates all aspects of the network. The book outlines, from both a standards and a design theory perspective, both the current and target state of mobile networks, and the technology enablers that will assist the migration. This IP transition begins with function-specific migrations of specific network domains and ends with an end-to-end IP network for radio, transport, and service delivery. The book introduces many concepts to give you exposure to the key technology trends and decision points affecting today’s mobile operators. The book is divided into three parts: Part I provides an overview of how IP is being integrated into mobile systems, including radio systems and cellular networks. Part II provides an overview of IP, the technologies used for transport and connectivity of today’s cellular networks, and how the mobile core is evolving to encompass IP technologies. Part III provides an overview of the end-to-end services network based on IP, including context awareness and services. Presents an overview of what mobile networks look like today–including protocols used, transport technologies, and how IP is being used for specific functions in mobile networks Provides an all-inclusive reference manual for IP design theory as related to the broader application of IP for mobile networks Imparts a view of upcoming trends in mobility standards to better prepare a network evolution plan for IP-based mobile networks This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers. ciscopress.com

Looks at the number one advancement currently emerging from 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) in global wireless growth: the development of wireless applications based only on the Internet Protocol (IP) which drives the Web Focusing on the emerging all-IP core network and applications, this book covers 3G and shows how the all-IP core network can be developed and how applications can be created Contains review questions and their solutions at the end of each chapter, all of which have been tested, as well as models for implementation

HereOCOs a unique new book that focuses on the future direction in wireless/mobile telecommunications as a standalone concept for building wireless IP systems, including commercial, campus, local, and global networks. It examines the integration of the Internet and mobile networks, which are merging as a result of global demand for seamless mobile communication."

IP in Wireless Networksis the first network professional's guide to integrating IP in 2G, 2.5G, and 3G wireless networks. It delivers systematic, expert implementation guidance for every leading wireless network, including 802.11, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, W-CDMA, cdma2000, and i-mode. In-depth coverage encompasses architecture, technical challenges, deployment and operation strategies, mobility models, routing, and applications. The book presents future evolution of the Wireless IP Networks with emerging applications and the role of standardization bodies.

An ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about next generation wireless networks Gives important insights into the design of wireless IP networks Illustrates the standards and network architectures defined by leading standards bodies (including MWIF, 3GPP and 3GPP2) Discusses protocols in four key areas: signaling, mobility, quality of service, and security The authors have a good deal of experience in this field, and have many patents pending in the area of wireless networking

Wireless and Mobile Data Networks provides a single point of knowledge about wireless data technologies, including: * Comprehensive easy-to understand resource on wireless data technologies * Includes wireless media, data transmission via cellular networks, and network security * Provides a single point of knowledge about wireless data * Focuses on wireless data networks, wireless channels, wireless local networks, wide area cellular networks and wireless network security An Instructor Support FTP site is available from the Wiley editorial department.