Table of Contents

Introduction. Basics of Wireless Networks - Historic Background. Existing Wireless Technologies. Wireless Technology Evolution. Satellite Networks. Fixed Microwave Systems. Transmission Networks Principles - Wireline Side of Wireless Networks. Digital Transmission Technology. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous. Multiplexing and Inverse Multiplexing. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). Voice over IP. Complete T1 Tutorial. Compete E1 Tutorial. Wireless Network Architecture - Second Generation (2G) Wireless Network Architecture. Third Generation (3G) Wireless Network Architecture. 3G Transmission Networks. Theory and Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission - Basics of Fiber-Optic Transmission. Design Principles. Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. DWDM. Optical Switching. Microwave Point-to-Point System Design - Basic Microwave Transmission Theory. Microwave Link Design - Theoretical Aspects. Microwave Design- Practical Aspects. Spread-Spectrum Microwave Systems. Microwave Compatibility and Safety. Coordinate Systems, Datums and GPS. Managing MW Radio Network. Transmission Network Planning and Design - Overview. General Wireless Network Planning and Design Principles. Transmission System Design. Leased Lines in Wireless Networks. Synchronization - Stratum, BITS and GPS. Transmission Network Optimization. Transmission Network - Design Examples. RNC Dimensioning in 3G Wireless Network. Alternative Solutions in Transmission Networks. Transmission Equipment - Digital MW Radio. Fiber-Optic Equipment. Wireline Equipment. Cabling. Grounding. Power and Battery Backup. GPS Antennas. Quality and Reliability Issues. Transmission Network Deployment - Equipment and Services Ordering Process. Regulatory Issues. Services. Project Management in Wireless Networks. Key Sites Selection. Microwave Deployment. Measurement of Radiofrequency Fields. Fiber-Optic Cables and their Installation. Operations and Maintenance. Transmission Network Testing and Commissioning - Definitions. Bit Error Testing (BERT) Transmission Network Testing Procedure. Fiber-Optic Cable Testing. Packet Network Testing. Appendix.- Appendix 1 - Unit Conversion Glossary. Bibliography. Author Biography.

About the Author

Harvey Lehpamer is a Staff Engineer at Ericsson Wireless Communications, Inc. in San Diego, CA. He received his M.Sc. in radio communications and professional electronics and electrical engineering degree from The School of Electrical Engineering , Zagreb, Croatia.