Convergence of Mobile and Stationary Next-Generation Networks (PDF)

The Only Resource to Cover Wireless, Wireline, and Optical
Networks in One Volume

Mobile and stationary next-generation networks that access the
photonic core are destined to become as ubiquitous as traditional
telephone networks. These networks must efficiently provide
adequate network quality to multimedia applications with high
bandwidth and strict quality-of-service requirements, as well as
seamlessly integrate mobile and fixed architectures. Today's
engineering students must be properly prepared to meet the
challenges of next-generation network development and
deployment.

Featuring contributions from top industrial experts and academic
professors, this authoritative work provides a comprehensive
introduction to next-generation networks. It explains wireless
networks such as wireless local area networks (WLAN), wireless
personal area networks (WPAN), wireless access, 3G/4G cellular, and
RF transmission, as well as optical networks like long-haul and
metropolitan networks, optical fiber, photonic devices, and VLSI
chips. Rather than focusing on heavy math or physical details, this
resource explores how the technology is being used. It describes
access and transport network layer technologies while also
discussing the network and services aspects.

Chapter coverage includes:

* Fiber-wireless networks: technologies, architectures, and
future challenges

* Packet backhaul network

* Point-to-point microwave backhaul

* Fourth-generation broadband: paving the road to Gbit/s with
copper

* Dynamic bandwidth allocation in EPON and GPON

* Next-generation ethernet passive optical networks: 10G-EPON

* Power line communications and smart grids

* Signaling for multimedia conferencing in 4G: architecture,
evaluation, and issues

* Self-coexistence and security in cognitive radio networks

* Mobile WiMAX

* UWB personal area networks--MIMO extensions

* Next-generation integrated metropolitan-access network:
technology integration and wireless convergence

* Resilient burst ring: a novel technology for the next-generation
metropolitan area networks

Filled with illustrations and practical examples from industry,
this book will be invaluable to engineers and researchers in
industry and academia, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate
students, marketing and management staff, photonics physicists, and
chip designers.