A Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK). 2nd Edition

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1 Brochure More information from A Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK). 2nd Edition Description: The ultimate reference on wireless technology now updated and revised Fully updated to incorporate the latest developments and standards in the field, A Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge, Second Edition provides industry professionals with a one stop reference to everything they need to design, implement, operate, secure, and troubleshoot wireless networks. Written by a group of international experts, the book offers an unmatched breadth of coverage and a unique focus on real world engineering issues. The authors draw upon extensive experience in all areas of the technology to explore topics with proven practical applications, highlighting emerging areas such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) in wireless networks. The new edition is thoroughly revised for clarity, reviews wireless engineering fundamentals, and features numerous references for further study. Based on the areas of expertise covered in the IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (WCET) exam, this book explains: - Wireless access technologies, including the latest in mobile cellular technology - Core network and service architecture, including important protocols and solutions - Network management and security, from operations process models to key security issues - Radio engineering and antennas, with specifics on radio frequency propagation and wireless link design - Facilities infrastructure, from lightning protection to surveillance systems With this trusted reference at their side, wireless practitioners will get up to speed on advances and best practices in the field and acquire the common technical language and tools needed for working in different parts of the world. Contents: CONTRIBUTING EDITORS AND AUTHORS vii INTRODUCTION ix WIRELESS ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES Introduction Wireless Access Mobile Cellular Architecture and Design Fundamentals Wireless Access Technology Standardization Digital Mobile Cellular Technologies GSM to LTE GPP2 Radio Access Standards Evolution IEEE and Other Wireless Access Technologies Wireless Access Technology Roadmap: Vision of the Future References Suggested Further Reading 73 NETWORK AND SERVICE ARCHITECTURE Introduction 75

2 2.2 Circuit Switched Cellular Network Architecture TCP/IP in Packet Switched Networks VoIP/SIP for IP Multimedia Packet Switched Mobile Networks and IMS Introduction of the Evolved Packet Core Alternative Network Architectures Mesh Networks Alternative Network Architectures Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Wireless Service Technologies and Architectures Service Framework: Creation, Access, Delivery Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering References Suggested Further Reading 132 NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY Introduction Network Management Concepts Operations Process Models Network Management Protocols Security Requirements References 171 RADIO ENGINEERING AND ANTENNAS Introduction Radio Frequency Propagation Antennas Radio Engineering and Wireless Link Design Radio System Considerations Summary References Suggested Further Reading 216 FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE Introduction AC and DC Power Systems 219

3 5.3 Electrical Protection Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment Racks, Rack Mounting Spaces, and Related Hardware Waveguides and Transmission Lines Tower Specifications and Standards Distributed Antenna Systems and Base Station Hotels Physical Security, Alarm and Surveillance Systems National and International Standards and Specifications Resources References 243 AGREEMENTS, STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS Introduction Agreements Standards Policies Regulations References 263 FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE Introduction Electrical and RF Engineering Communication Engineering Engineering Management References 281 APPENDICES APPENDIX A Glossary of Acronyms 283 APPENDIX B Summary of Knowledge Areas 289 APPENDIX C Creating WEBOK APPENDIX D About the IEEE Communications Society 303 Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below Order by Post - print the order form below and send to

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