Learn to deploy and implement fixed wireless networks with help from one of the industry's leading authorities and wireless solutions engineer, Neil Reid. This practical resource contains a wealth of information on everything from networking fundamentals to security issues and FCC standards. You'll learn about business and market strategies, and how fixed wireless compares with other broadband solutions -- including fiber. Offering a mix of basic and in-depth technical information, this reference offers step-by-step details for using fixed IP wireless with virtual private networks (VPNs) and wireless LANs. Also included is a comprehensive reference of leading products and vendors, allowing you to choose the right solution to best meet your needs.
Important topics include:
* Common terms and acronyms for broadband fixed wireless technologies
* IP vs. ATM vs. Frame Relay
* Resolving co-channel interference
* Service provider offerings
* Common deployment scenarios
* Modulation schemes
* WLAN and IP wireless open standards comparison
* FCC and licensing issues
* Understand network and broadband fixed wireless fundamentals
* Learn the primary uses for fixed wireless -- including toll bypass -- and how to differentiate between other broadband methodologies
* Get descriptions of the more than eighteen types of wireless technologies
* Find out about the key winning strategies for IP wireless service providers
* Know how to successfully deploy a fixed wireless system
* Select the right modulation scheme to meet your specific requirements
* Secure data over wireless links and learn about core network security systems
* Gain insight into actual deployments through case studies
PART I: Network and Broadband Fixed Wireless Fundamentals
Ch. 1: Selected Network fundamentals-
Ch. 2: Selected RF Fundamentals
PART II: Business and Market Strategies for BBFW (broadband fixed wireless users)
Ch. 3: BBFW vs Other Broadband Methodologies.
Ch. 4: Primary Uses for BBFW
Ch. 5: Customer System Selection- Customer Engagement Questions
PART III: Deployment |
