| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Authors' Biographies; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter 1: LTE Network Architecture and Protocols; 1.1 Evolution of 3GPP Standards; 1.2 Radio Interface Techniques in 3GPP Systems; 1.3 Radio Access Mode Operations; 1.4 Spectrum Allocation in UMTS and LTE; 1.5 LTE Network Architecture; 1.6 EPS Interfaces; 1.7 EPS Protocols and Planes; 1.8 EPS Procedures Overview; References; Chapter 2: LTE Air Interface and Procedures; 2.1 LTE Protocol Stack; 2.2 SDU and PDU; 2.3 LTE Radio Resource Control (RRC). |
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2.4 LTE Packet Data Convergence Protocol Layer (PDCP)2.5 LTE Radio Link Control (RLC); 2.6 LTE Medium Access Control (MAC); 2.7 LTE Physical Layer (PHY); 2.8 Channel Mapping of Protocol Layers; 2.9 LTE Air Interface; 2.10 Data Flow Illustration Across the Protocol Layers; 2.11 LTE Air Interface Procedures; References; Chapter 3: Analysis and Optimization of LTE System Performance; 3.1 Deployment Optimization Processes; 3.2 LTE Performance Analysis Based on Field Measurements; 3.3 LTE Case Studies and Troubleshooting; 3.4 LTE Inter-RAT Cell Reselection. |
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3.5 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Optimization Considerations3.6 LTE to LTE Inter-Frequency Cell Reselection; 3.7 LTE Inter-RAT and Inter-frequency Handover; References; Chapter 4: Performance Analysis and Optimization of LTE Key Features: C-DRX, CSFB, and MIMO; 4.1 LTE Connected Mode Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX); 4.2 Circuit Switch Fallback (CSFB) for LTE Voice Calls; 4.3 Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) Techniques; References; Chapter 5: Deployment Strategy of LTE Network; 5.1 Summary and Objective; 5.2 LTE Network Topology; 5.4 IPSec Gateway (IPSec GW). |
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5.5 EPC Deployment and Evolution Strategy5.6 Access Network Domain; 5.7 Spectrum Options and Guard Band; 5.8 LTE Business Case and Financial Analysis; 5.9 Case Study: Inter-Operator Deployment Scenario; References; Chapter 6: Coverage and Capacity Planning of 4G Networks; 6.1 Summary and Objectives; 6.2 LTE Network Planning and Rollout Phases; 6.3 LTE System Foundation; 6.4 PCI and TA Planning; 6.5 PRACH Planning; 6.6 Coverage Planning; 6.7 LTE Throughput and Capacity Analysis; 6.8 Case Study: LTE FDD versus LTE TDD; References; Chapter 7: Voice Evolution in 4G Networks. |
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7.1 Voice over IP Basics7.2 Voice Options for LTE; 7.3 IMS Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC); 7.4 Key VoLTE Features; 7.5 Deployment Considerations for VoLTE; References; Chapter 8: 4G Advanced Features and Roadmap Evolutions from LTE to LTE-A; 8.1 Performance Comparison between LTE's UE Category 3 and 4; 8.2 Carrier Aggregation; 8.3 Enhanced MIMO; 8.4 Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) and Small Cells; 8.5 Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (ICIC); 8.6 Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and Reception; 8.7 Self-Organizing, Self-Optimizing Networks (SON). |
| Summary |
"This book provides an insight into the key practical aspects and best practice of 4G-LTE network design, performance, and deployment. Topics covered include: Conveys the theoretical background of 4G-LTE networks; Presents key aspects and best practice of 4G-LTE networks design and deployment; Includes a realistic roadmap for evolution of deployed 3G/4G networks; Addresses the practical aspects for designing and deploying commercial LTE networks; Analyzes LTE coverage and link budgets, including a detailed comparative analysis with HSPA+; References the best practices in LTE networks design and deployment, performance analysis, and evolution strategy; Covers infrastructure-sharing scenarios for CAPEX and OPEX saving; Provides key practical aspects for supporting voice services over LTE. Written for all 4G engineers/designers working in networks design for operators, network deployment engineers, R & D engineers, telecom consulting firms, measurement/performance tools firms, deployment subcontractors, senior undergraduate students and graduate students interested in understanding the practical aspects of 4G-LTE networks as part of their classes, research, or projects."-- Edited summary from book |
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Wireless communication systems.
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Mobile communication systems.
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Transmission sans fil. |
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Radiocommunications mobiles. |
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Mobile communication systems |
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Wireless communication systems |
| Added Author |
El-Saidny, Mohamed A., author.
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Sherif, Mahmoud R., author.
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| Added Title |
Design, deployment and performance of fourth generation long-term evolution networks |
| Other Form: |
Print version: ElNashar, Ayman. Design, deployment and performance of 4G-LTE networks 9781118683217 (DLC) 2013037384 (OCoLC)902717527 |
| ISBN |
9781118703441 |
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1118703448 |
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1118683218 |
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9781118683217 |
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