Wireless Access Networks: Fixed Wireless Access and WLL Networks -- Design and Operation

Wireless provides a means for effective, efficient and rapid deployment of new access networks in areas previously without telecommunications service or short of capacity. Fixed wireless access networks and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) technology are, therefore, playing an important role in the restructuring of the public telecommunications industry. Written in a highly accessible, well-illustrated and simple-to-read format, this book presents the economics, the practicalities, the technical and operational aspects of planning and maintaining fixed wireless access networks, and explains when and why they are attractive. Topics covered include: ? Design of radio systems and their basic functionality ? Point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) radio ? Calculation of radio system range and reliability ? Fixed wireless applications and their network integration Wireless Access Networks is an invaluable and complete reference for all involved in fixed wireless access and wireless local loop, including business strategists, marketing, technical, planning and operations staff of public network operators, as well as students.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements xi Part I Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless 1 1. The Case for Fixed Wireless Networks 3 2. Radio Communication, The Radio Spectrum and it’s Management 23 3. Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Systems & Antennas 41 4. Radio Modulation 57 5. Multiple Access Schemes for Point-to-Multipoint Operation 69 Part II system and Network Design 79 6. Basic Radio System Design and Functionality 81 7. Radio Propagation, System Range, Reliability and Availability 115 8. Radio Path and Radio Network Planning Considerations 139 9. Radio Network Frequency Planning 161 Part III Applications and Network Integration 195 10. Radio Applications and Network Integration 195 11. Wireless Local Loop (WLL) 227 12. Backbone, Backhaul and High Capacity Access Radio Systems 247 13. Data Networks and Radio 267 14. Broadband Wireless Access 283 15. Radio System Installation 301 16. Operation and Management of Wireless Access Networks 319 Appendices Appendix 1 Radio Bands and Channel Rasters for Fixed Wireless Systems 337 Appendix 2 ETSI Radio Specifications for Fixed Wireless 343 Appendix 3 IEEE Publications and FCC Standards 347 Appendix 4 Waveguide Specifications 349 Appendix 5 Coaxial Cable Waveguides (RG-Nomenclature) 351 Appendix 6 Forward Error Correction Codes 353 Appendix 7 Wireless propagation, Frequency Re-use, Design and Operations 359 Appendix 8 world Climate Zones and their Precipitation Characteristics 373 Appendix 9 Rainfall Attenuation Prediction Model 379 Appendix 10 Safety, Environmental and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standards Relevant to Fixed Wireless 381 Appendix 11 Radio Spectrum Charges for PTP and PMP System Operations 383 Appendix 12 Radio Regulations Agencies 385 Glossary of Terms 389 Bibliography 393 Index 395