Evolution Toward Third Generation Wireless Networks
James J. Steinbugl
Abstract
The explosive growth of the Internet is expected to produce a tremendous increase in the demand for wireless multimedia services. First and second generation wireless networks have proven capable of providing voice and low-rate data services; however, their current air interfaces are inadequate for satisfying the higher data rates that have been specified by the ITU for IMT-2000. In order to satisfy so-called third generation requirements, GSM networks will evolve to GPRS/EDGE technology and ultimately utilize a new air interface based on wideband CDMA. IS-136 networks will migrate to 136+ and later provide higher data rates through 136HS. Finally, cdma2000 will provide the migration path for existing IS-95 networks based on code division multiple access.
See also:
TCP Extensions for Wireless Networks|
In-building Wireless LAN|
Wireless LANs|
Wireless ATM - An Overview (slides)|
The Wireless LANs Page|
Wireless Data Networking (slides)|
Wireless Data Networking and Mobile Computing|
Wireless Networking and Mobile IP References|
Books on Wireless Networking and Mobile IP
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 IMT-2000 and UMTS
- 1.2 Third Generation Proposals
- 2. GSM Evolution
- 2.1 General Packet Radio Services
- 2.2 Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
- 2.3 Wideband CDMA
- 3. IS-136 Evolution
- 3.1 IS-136+ Voice Services
- 3.2 IS-136+ Packet Data Services
- 3.3 IS-136 High Speed
- 4. IS-95 Evolution
- Summary
- References
- List of Acronyms
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