The LTE/SAE deployment handbook

"Comprehensively covers the planning, rolling out and optimization of LTE/SAE networks. A hands-on description of the complete end-to-end functionality, network planning and physical construction of LTE networks, The LTE/SAE Deployment Handbook: The Functioning, Measurements and Planning of Evo...

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Otros Autores: Penttinen, Jyrki T. J., author (author), Penttinen, Jyrki T. J. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, West Sussex ; 2012.
Edición:1
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • List of Contributors xv
  • Foreword xvii
  • Preface xix
  • Acknowledgments xxi
  • Glossary xxiii
  • 1 General 1
  • 1.1 Introduction 1
  • 1.2 The LTE Scene 1
  • 1.3 The Role of LTE in Mobile Communications 2
  • 1.4 LTE/SAE Deployment Process 3
  • 1.5 The Contents of the Book 7
  • References 9
  • 2 Drivers for LTE/SAE 11
  • 2.1 Introduction 11
  • 2.2 Mobile System Generations 11
  • 2.3 Data Service Evolution 14
  • 2.4 Reasons for the Deployment of LTE 19
  • 2.5 Next Steps of LTE/SAE 20
  • 2.6 Summary of the Benefits of LTE 21
  • References 21
  • 3 LTE/SAE Overview 23
  • 3.1 Introduction 23
  • 3.2 LTE/SAE Standards 24
  • 3.3 How to Find Information from Specs? 25
  • 3.4 Evolution Path Towards LTE 27
  • 3.5 Key Parameters of LTE 28
  • 3.6 LTE vs WiMAX 29
  • 3.7 Models for Roaming Architecture 29
  • 3.8 LTE/SAE Services 36
  • 3.9 LTE-Advanced
  • Next Generation LTE 40
  • References 42
  • 4 Performance Requirements 45
  • 4.1 Introduction 45
  • 4.2 LTE Key Features 45
  • 4.3 Standards LTE Requirements 49
  • 4.4 Effects of the Requirements on the LTE/SAE Network Deployment 60
  • References 62
  • 5 LTE and SAE Architecture 63
  • 5.1 Introduction 63
  • 5.2 Elements 63
  • 5.3 Interfaces 70
  • 5.4 Protocol Stacks 71
  • 5.5 Layer 2 Structure 75
  • References 77
  • 6 Transport and Core Network 79
  • 6.1 Introduction 79
  • 6.2 Functionality of Transport Elements 79
  • 6.3 Transport Network 83
  • 6.4 Core Network 85
  • 6.5 IP Multimedia Subsystem 86
  • References 93
  • 7 LTE Radio Network 95
  • 7.1 Introduction 95
  • 7.2 LTE Radio Interface 95
  • 7.3 LTE Spectrum 96
  • 7.4 OFDM and OFDMA 96
  • 7.5 SC-FDM and SC-FDMA 107
  • 7.6 Reporting 108
  • 7.7 LTE Radio Resource Management 111
  • 7.8 RRM Principles and Algorithms Common to UL and DL 113
  • 7.9 Uplink RRM 123
  • 7.10 Downlink RRM 128
  • 7.11 Intra-LTE Handover 132
  • References 134
  • 8 Terminals and Applications 137
  • 8.1 Introduction 137
  • 8.2 Effect of Smartphones on LTE 137
  • 8.3 Interworking 139
  • 8.4 LTE Terminal Requirements 143.
  • 8.5 LTE Applications 149
  • References 155
  • 9 Voice Over LTE 157
  • 9.1 Introduction 157
  • 9.2 CS Fallback for Evolved Packet System 158
  • 9.3 SMS Over SGs 159
  • 9.4 Voice and Other CS Services than SMS 164
  • 9.5 Voice and SMS Over IP 169
  • 9.6 Summary 186
  • References 187
  • 10 Functionality of LTE/SAE 189
  • 10.1 Introduction 189
  • 10.2 States 189
  • 10.3 End-to-End Functionality 199
  • 10.4 LTE/SAE Roaming 200
  • 10.5 Charging 216
  • References 219
  • 11 LTE/SAE Security 221
  • 11.1 Introduction 221
  • 11.2 LTE Security Risk Identification 222
  • 11.3 LTE/SAE Service Security
  • Case Example 234
  • 11.4 Authentication and Authorization 238
  • 11.5 Customer Data Safety 239
  • 11.6 Lawful Interception 239
  • References 242
  • 12 Planning and Deployment of SAE 243
  • 12.1 Introduction 243
  • 12.2 Network Evolution from 2G/3G PS Core to EPC 243
  • 12.3 Entering Commercial Phase: Support for Multi-Mode LTE/3G/2G Terminals with Pre-Release 8 SGSN 245
  • 12.4 SGSN/MME Evolution 248
  • 12.5 Case Example: Commercial SGSN/MME Offering 249
  • 12.6 Mobile Gateway Evolution 250
  • 12.7 Case Example: Commercial GGSN/S-GW/P-GW Offering 251
  • 12.8 EPC Network Deployment and Topology Considerations 252
  • 12.9 LTE Access Dimensioning 254
  • 13 Radio Network Planning 257
  • 13.1 Introduction 257
  • 13.2 Radio Network Planning Process 257
  • 13.3 Nominal Network Planning 260
  • 13.4 Capacity Planning 263
  • 13.5 Coverage Planning 264
  • 13.6 Self-Optimizing Network 271
  • Reference 272
  • 14 LTE/SAE Measurements 273
  • 14.1 Introduction 273
  • 14.2 General 273
  • 14.3 Principles of Radio Interface Measurements 273
  • 14.4 LTE Field Measurements 282
  • 14.5 Evolution Changes the Rules of Testing 289
  • 14.6 General Test Requirements and Methods for the LTE Air Interface 292
  • 14.7 Test Requirements in SAE 298
  • 14.8 Throughput Testing 300
  • 14.9 Self-Organizing Network Techniques for Test and Measurement 306
  • 14.10 Field Testing 309
  • References 323
  • 15 Recommendations 325.
  • 15.1 Introduction 325
  • 15.2 Transition to LTE
  • Use Cases 326
  • 15.3 Spectrum Aspects 327
  • 15.4 Effect of the Advanced GSM Features on the Fluent LTE Deployment 343
  • 15.5 Alternative Network Migration Path (Multi-Operator Case) 367
  • 15.6 Hardware Migration Path 376
  • 15.7 Mobile Backhaul
  • Towards "All-IP" Transport 381
  • 15.8 LTE Interworking with Legacy Networks for the Optimal Voice and Data Services 384
  • References 405
  • Index 407.