Wireless Data Technologies Reference Handbook

The expansion and popularity of the Internet, along with the addition of wireless data functionality to wireless networks, has also contributed greatly to the growth of the wireless industry. In fact, the anticipated consumer demand for high bandwidth wireless data is commonly seen as the driving force behind current network upgrades and expansions. The number and types of companies aggressively investing in wireless technologies illustrate the importance of wireless data. Non-traditional telecommunications companies such as Cisco Systems, Intel, Microsoft, 3Com, and other professional services companies, are investing heavily in wireless product development and many have formed partnerships with wireless infrastructure manufacturers to help deliver wireless data services seamlessly to consumers.

Written by a respected author this self-contained overview of wireless date technologies will provide a highly sought after technical reference to all those working within the main areas of Wireless Data Services.

• Provides a self-contained reference which discusses the key wireless technologies including security
• Presents an overview of the wireless industry and its key components such as GSM, GPRS, CDMA, TDMA, UMTS, cdma2000, and Spread Spectrum, 802.11, 15 and 16 standards
• Discusses the currently hot topic of Wireless Security
• Includes a Foreword by Dr Bill Hancock, Chief Security Officer, Exodus Communications/Cable & Wireless
• Provides a ready reference as well as a reference to additional materials on each topic

Essential reading for all staff working for Telecom companies: engineers, researchers, managers etc

Table of Contents

Dedication.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

A History of Wireless Technologies.

Understanding Spread Spectrum Technologies.

Multiple Access Wireless Communications.

GSM.

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) for GSM.

iMode.

UMTS.

Wireless Data Networks.

RFID.

Connecting the Last Mile.

Wireless Information Security (W-INFOSEC).

Convergence: 3rd Generation Technologies.

What Does the Future Hold for Wireless Technologies?

4th Generation.

References.

Acronyms and Abbreviations.

Glossary.

Index.