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Comprehensive coverage of IP/MPLS/Ethernet backhaul
technologies and solutions for 3GPP mobile network
systems such as LTE, HSPA and GPRS Focusing on backhaul
from a radio network viewpoint, Mobile Backhaul combines
perspectives on mobile networks and transport network
technologies, focusing on mobile backhaul specific
functionalities, which are essential in building modern
cost efficient packet networks for mobile systems, IP,
MPLS and Carrier Ethernet. The key functions required
for this process, Synchronization, Resiliency, Quality
of Service and Security, are also explained. The reader
benefits from a view of networking technology from a
radio network viewpoint, which is specific to this
application, as well from a data centre and more
IT-oriented perspective. The book bridges the gap
between radio and backhaul viewpoints to provide a
holistic understanding. Organized into two parts, the
book gives an advanced introduction to the principles of
the topic before moving on to more specialized areas.
Part 1 gives a network level overview, with the purpose
of presenting the mobile network application, its
protocols, interfaces and characteristics for the
backhaul.This section also presents the key packet
networking technologies that are most relevant for the
radio network. Part 2 offers selected case studies in
Synchronization, Resiliency, QoS and Security and gives
example solutions for mobile operator owned and leased
mobile backhaul cases building on the network view given
in Part 1. Both radio network experts and IP networking
experts will benefit from the treatment of essential
material at the borderline between the radio and
backhaul technologies. Key features:* Unique view and
coverage of both the radio network and the packet mobile
backhaul* Includes a view into the economic motivation
for a packet based mobile backhaul and discusses
scenarios of a migration to the new technology* Covers
2G, 3G, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE in radio technologies as
well as MWR, Sonet/SDH, Ethernet, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS
and IP in networking technologies |
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