Broadband Fixed Wireless Networks

by Neil P Reid

Overview

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to using fixed IP wireless with VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and WLANs (Wireless LANS). The book also provides vendor coverage to help readers identify the solutions they should consider including Cisco, Lucnet and Nortel. It also discusses the IP protocol, why its important, and implementation using fixed IP wireless.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072133660
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	10/29/2001
Series:	Standards and Protocols Series
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.28(h) x 1.03(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	xvii
	Introduction	xix
Part I	Network and Broadband Fixed Wireless Fundamentals
1	Selected Network Fundamentals	3
	The Most Commonly Used BBFW Terms and Acronyms	4
	Network and Broadband Fixed Wireless Fundamentals	11
2	Types of Wireless	37
	Wireless Technology Today	38
	Residential vs. Commercial Systems	40
	Typical BBFW System Block Diagram	45
	IP BBFW Services	48
	Point-to-Multipoint Architecture	49
	Supercell vs. Microcell Networks	52
3	Selected RF Fundamentals	55
	Frequency	58
	Power Transmission	59
	Frequency Bands	62
	Modulation Schemes	63
	WLAN Spread Spectrum	70
	Typical BBFW PT-PT RF System Block Diagram	71
	Earth Curvature Calculation for Line-Of-Sight Systems	74
Part II	Business and Market Strategies for BBFW Providers
4	BBFW Versus Other Broadband Methodologies	79
	Broadband Comparisons	80
	The Pros and Cons of BBFW	84
5	Primary Uses for BBFW	91
	IP BBFW Services	92
	Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)	102
6	Customer System Selection	105
	Types of Customers	106
	Customer Engagement Questions	113
	Five Key Winning Service Provider Strategies	122
	Value Proposition for BBFW	125
	SMB Access Offerings	126
Part III	Deployment and Implementation
7	Deployment: The Make-or-Break Proposition	129
	The Deployment Phase	130
	Selection of Deployment Partner	139
	WLAN (802.11) Deployment Issues	144
Part IV	Wireless Technologies
8	Modulation Schemes	155
	Modulation Schemes	156
	Duplexing Techniques	168
	Error Control Schemes	170
9	System Performance Metrics	175
	RF Equipment Selection	176
	Link Margin Management	177
10	Differences Between Headend and CPE Gear	191
	Point-to-Point Architecture	192
	Point-to-Multipoint Architecture	193
11	BBFW Security	205
	Threats to Security Ever Increasing	206
	BBFW Link Access As Hacking Medium	208
	Wireline Access As a Hacking Medium	216
	Security Conclusions	226
	Additional Reading	227
12	Comparison of Unlicensed vs. Licensed BBFW	229
	Advantages of Unlicensed Spectrum	230
	Sharing of Spectrum	234
	Mobility of Wireless Applications	235
	Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Intermittent Use	235
	Innovation and Research for New Fixed Wireless Devices and Applications	235
	High Potential for Interference, and Coexistence with Other U-NII Networks	236
	U-NII As Final Mile for Fiber	242
	U-NII for Extension of DSL and Cable	244
	Venture Capital Aspects of Unlicensed vs. Licensed Spectrum	244
13	802.11 Wireless Local Area Networks	249
	Wireless Local Area Networks: The Final 400 Feet	250
	WLAN Radios	252
	802.11 WLAN Summary: A Compelling Technology and Standard	284
Part V	Comparison of Technologies
14	Frequency Selection Issues	287
	Laying the Foundation for the Comparison	288
	The Final Analysis	299
Part VI	Standards
15	WLAN Standards Comparison	303
	Competing WLAN Standards	304
16	Technology Standards	311
	Globalization of Standards	312
	Early Technology Adopters and Standards	314
	How BBFW and Other Standards Are Developed	316
	BBFW Standards Bodies and Supporting Bodies	319
Part VII	Government and Regulatory Issues
17	The FCC	331
	FCC Organization and Bureaus	332
	FCC Staff Offices	333
	The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau	334
	Deployment Requirements	345
18	Licensing	347
	U.S. BBFW Licenses	348
	Licensing Summary	358
Part VIII	airBand Networks: An Interview
19	Deploying a Network: An Interview with airBand Networks of Dallas, TX	363
	Appendix	371
	Glossary	375
	Index	397