Introduction to Wireless Networks

Contents
Preface xv
1 Introduction to Wireless Networks 1
1.1 Evolution of Wireless Networks 2
1.1.1 Early Mobile Telephony 2
1.1.2 Analog Cellular Telephony 3
1.1.3 Digital Cellular Telephony 4
1.1.4 Cordless Phones 7
1.1.5 Wireless Data Systems
1.1.6 Fixed Wireless Links 11
1.1.7 Satellite Communication Systems 11
1.1.8 Third Generation Cellular Systems and Beyond 12
1.2 Challenges 12
1.2.1 Wireless Medium Unreliability 13
1.2.2 Spectrum Use 13
1.2.3 Power Management 13
1.2.4 Security 14
1.2.5 Location/Routing 14
1.2.6 Interfacing with Wired Networks 14
1.2.7 Health Concerns 14
1.3 Overview 15
1.3.1 Chapter 2: Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals 15
1.3.2 Chapter 3: First Generation (1G) Cellular Systems 16
1.3.3 Chapter 4: Second Generation (2G) Cellular Systems 16
1.3.4 Chapter 5: Third Generation (3G) Cellular Systems 17
1.3.5 Chapter 6: Future Trends: Fourth Generation (4G) Systems and Beyond 18
1.3.6 Chapter 7: Satellite Networks 19
1.3.7 Chapter 8: Fixed Wireless Access Systems 19
1.3.8 Chapter 9: Wireless Local Area Networks 20
1.3.9 Chapter 10: Wireless ATM and Ad Hoc Routing 21
1.3.10 Chapter 11: Personal Area Networks (PANs) 21
1.3.11 Chapter 12: Security Issues in Wireless Systems 22
1.3.12 Chapter 13: Simulation of Wireless Network Systems 22
1.3.13 Chapter 14: Economics of Wireless Networks 23
WWW Resources 23
References 23
2 Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals 25
2.1 Introduction 25
2.1.1 Scope of the Chapter 26
2.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 26
2.2.1 Transmission Bands and their Characteristics 27
2.2.2 Spectrum Regulation 30