IP for 3G: Networking Technologies for Mobile Communications

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

Scope of the Book.

IP for 3G.

Engineering Reasons for 'IP for 3G'.

Economic Reasons for 'IP for 3G '.

Conclusion.

References.

2. An Introduction to 3G Networks.

Introduction.

Mobile Standards.

History of 3G.

Spectrum The 'Fuel 'of Mobile Systems.

UMTS Network Overview.

UMTS Network Details.

UMTS Radio Access Network (UTRAN).

cdma2000 Packet Core Network.

Conclusion.

References.

Further reading.

3. An Introduction to IP Networks.

Introduction.

A Brief History of IP.

IP Standardisation Process.

IP Design Principles.

Making the Internet Work.

Security.

The Future.

Further reading.

4. Multimedia Service Support and Session Management.

Introduction.

Session Management.

Current Status.

Session Initiation Protocols.

SIP in Detail.

SIP in Use.

Conclusions.

Further reading.

5. IP Mobility.

Scope.

Introduction -What is IP Mobility?.

SIP -A Protocolfor Personal Mobility.

Introduction to Terminal Mobility.

Mobile IP -A Solution for Terminal Macromobility.

TerminalMicromobility.

Comparison of Micromobility Protocols.

Other Aspects of Terminal Mobility.

Conclusions.

Further reading.

6. Quality of Service.

Introduction.

Current IP QoS Mechanisms.

Key Elements of a QoS Mechanism.

Proposed Internet QoS Mechanisms.

IP QoS for 3G -A Possible Solution.

Conclusion.

Further reading.

7. IP for 3G.

Introduction.

Designing an All-IP Network.

Advantages of an All-IP Network.

3G Network Evolution.

UMTS Beyond R5.

Wireless LANs.

Fourth Generation Mobile.

Further reading.

Abbreviations.

Index.