Building on the success of the first edition, UMTS Networks second edition allows readers to continue their journey through UMTS up to the latest 3GPP standardization phase, Release 5. Containing revised, updated and brand new material, it provides a comprehensive view on the UMTS network architecture and its latest developments. Accompanied by numerous illustrations, the practical approach of the book benefits from the authors’ pioneering research and training in this field. - Provides a broad yet detailed overview of the latest worldwide developments in UMTS technology.
- Includes brand new sections on the IP Multimedia Subsystem and High Speed Downlink Packet Access according to 3GPP Release 5 specifications.
- Contains heavily revised sections on the evolution from GSM to UMTS Multi-access, the UMTS Radio Access Network, the UMTS Core Network and services.
- Includes updated versions on services in the UMTS environment, security in the UMTS environment and UMTS protocols.
- Illustrates all points with cutting-edge practical examples gleaned from the authors’ research and training at the forefront of UMTS.
The illustrative, hands-on approach will appeal to operators, equipment vendors, systems designers, developers and marketing professionals who require comprehensive, practical information on the latest developments in UMTS. This second edition will also benefit students and researchers in the field of mobile networking.
Author(s): Heikki Kaaranen, Ari Ahtiainen, Lauri Laitinen, Siamäk Naghian, Dr Valtteri Niemi
Edition: 2
Publisher: Wiley
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 425
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 14
What’s New in the Second Edition?......Page 16
Acknowledgements......Page 18
1 Introduction......Page 22
1.1 Specification Process for 3G......Page 24
1.2 Introduction to the 3G Network Architecture......Page 27
2 Evolution from GSM to UMTS Multi-access......Page 34
2.1 From Analogue to Digital......Page 35
2.2 From Digital to Reachability......Page 37
2.3 Jump to Packet World and Higher Speeds......Page 38
2.4 3GPP Release 99......Page 40
2.5 3GPP Release 4......Page 43
2.6 3GPP Release 5......Page 44
2.7 Trends beyond 3GPP Release 5......Page 45
3.1 Radio Communication Constraints......Page 50
3.2 Cellular Radio Communication Principles......Page 55
3.3 Multi-access Techniques......Page 58
3.4 Device Mobility......Page 63
3.5 Network Transport......Page 64
3.6 Transport Alternatives for UMTS......Page 65
3.7 Network Management......Page 70
3.8 Spectrum and Regulatory......Page 72
4.1 WCDMA Essentials......Page 78
4.2 WCDMA Enhancement—HSDPA......Page 94
4.3 GSM/EDGE......Page 102
4.4 WLAN Technology......Page 112
5 UMTS Radio Access Network......Page 118
5.1 UTRAN Architecture......Page 119
5.2 Base Station (BS, Node B)......Page 120
5.3 Radio Network Controller (RNC)......Page 129
6 UMTS Core Network......Page 162
6.1 UMTS Core Network Architecture......Page 164
6.2 CN Management Tasks and Control Duties......Page 171
6.3 Charging, Billing and Accounting......Page 192
6.4 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)......Page 199
6.5 IP Multimedia Subsystem Fundamentals......Page 200
6.6 IMS Entities and Functionalities......Page 204
7.1 Terminal Architecture......Page 214
7.2 Differentiation of Terminals......Page 218
7.4 UMTS Subscription......Page 222
7.5 User Interface......Page 224
8.1 About Services in General......Page 226
8.2 Quality of Service (QoS)......Page 230
8.3 About Service Subsystems......Page 240
8.4 Conclusions......Page 270
9 Security in the UMTS Environment......Page 272
9.1 Access Security in UMTS......Page 273
9.2 Additional Security Features in 3GPP R99......Page 285
9.3 Security Aspects at the System and Network Level......Page 287
9.4 Protection of Applications and Services......Page 293
9.5 Lawful Interception......Page 299
10.1 Protocol Reference Architectures at 3GPP......Page 306
10.2 UMTS Protocol Interworking Architecture......Page 313
10.3 Transport Network Protocols......Page 316
10.4 Radio Network Protocols......Page 337
10.5 System Network Protocols......Page 349
10.6 Summary of UMTS Network Protocols......Page 360
10.7 Overview of IMS Protocols......Page 364
11.1 Elementary Procedures......Page 370
11.2 RRM Procedure Examples......Page 383
11.3 MM Procedure Examples......Page 390
11.4 CC Procedure Example......Page 395
11.5 Packet Data Example......Page 397
11.6 IMS Examples......Page 398
List of Abbreviations......Page 406
1 Technical Specifications......Page 418
2. Other Literature......Page 419
Index......Page 420
