Includes bibliographical references and index.

• Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction
• 1.1.Wireless Comes of Age
• 1.2.The Global Cellular Network
• 1.3.The Mobile Device Revolution
• 1.4.Future Trends
• 1.5.The Trouble With Wireless
• ch. 2 Transmission Fundamentals
• 2.1.Signals for Conveying Information
• 2.2.Analog and Digital Data Transmission
• 2.3.Channel Capacity
• 2.4.Transmission Media
• 2.5.Multiplexing
• 2.6.Recommended Reading
• 2.7.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• Appendix 2A Decibels and Signal Strength
• ch. 3 Communication Networks
• 3.1.LANs, MANS, and WANs
• 3.2.Switching Techniques
• 3.3.Circuit Switching
• 3.4.Packet Switching
• 3.5.Quality of Service
• 3.6.Recommended Reading
• 3.7.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 4 Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite
• 4.1.The Need for a Protocol Architecture
• 4.2.The TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
• 4.3.The OSI Model
• 4.4.Internetworking
• 4.5.Recommended Reading
• Contents note continued: 4.6.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• Appendix 4A Internet Protocol
• Appendix 4B Transmission Control Protocol
• Appendix 4C User Datagram Protocol
• ch. 5 Overview of Wireless Communication
• 5.1.Spectrum Considerations
• 5.2.Line-Of-Sight Transmission
• 5.3.Fading in the Mobile Environment
• 5.4.Channel Correction Mechanisms
• 5.5.Digital Signal Encoding Techniques
• 5.6.Coding and Error Control
• 5.7.Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
• 5.8.Spread Spectrum
• 5.9.Recommended Reading
• 5.10.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 6 The Wireless Channel
• 6.1.Antennas
• 6.2.Spectrum Considerations
• 6.3.Line-Of-Sight Transmission
• 6.4.Fading in the Mobile Environment
• 6.5.Channel Correction Mechanisms
• 6.6.Recommended Reading
• 6.7.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 7 Signal Encoding Techniques
• 7.1.Signal Encoding Criteria
• 7.2.Digital Data, Analog Signals
• Contents note continued: 7.3.Analog Data, Analog Signals
• 7.4.Analog Data, Digital Signals
• 7.5.Recommended Reading
• 7.6.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 8 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
• 8.1.Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
• 8.2.Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
• 8.3.Single-Carrier FDMA
• 8.4.Recommended Reading
• 8.5.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 9 Spread Spectrum
• 9.1.The Concept of Spread Spectrum
• 9.2.Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
• 9.3.Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
• 9.4.Code Division Multiple Access
• 9.5.Recommended Reading
• 9.6.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 10 Coding and Error Control
• 10.1.Error Detection
• 10.2.Block Error Correction Codes
• 10.3.Convolutional Codes
• 10.4.Automatic Repeat Request
• 10.5.Recommended Reading
• 10.6.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 11 Wireless LAN Technology
• 11.1.Overview and Motivation
• Contents note continued: 11.2.IEEE 802 Architecture
• 11.3.IEEE 802.11 Architecture and Services
• 11.4.IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control
• 11.5.IEEE 802.11 Physical Layer
• 11.6.Gigabit Wi-Fi
• 11.7.Other IEEE 802.11 Standards
• 11.8.IEEE 802.111 Wireless LAN Security
• 11.9.Recommended Reading
• 11.10.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• Appendix 11A Scrambling
• ch. 12 Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15
• 12.1.The Internet of Things
• 12.2.Bluetooth Motivation and Overview
• 12.3.Bluetooth Specifications
• 12.4.Bluetooth High Speed and Bluetooth Smart
• 12.5.IEEE 802.15
• 12.6.ZigBee
• 12.7.Recommended Reading
• 12.8.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 13 Cellular Wireless Networks
• 13.1.Principles of Cellular Networks
• 13.2.First-Generation Analog
• 13.3.Second-Generation TDMA
• 13.4.Second-Generation CDMA
• 13.5.Third-Generation Systems
• 13.6.Recommended Reading
• 13.7.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• Contents note continued: ch. 14 Fourth Generation Systems and LTE-Advanced
• 14.1.Purpose, Motivation, and Approach to 4G
• 14.2.LTE Architecture
• 14.3.Evolved Packet Core
• 14.4.LTE Resource Management
• 14.5.LTE Channel Structure and Protocols
• 14.6.LTE Radio Access Network
• 14.7.LTE-Advanced
• 14.8.Recommended Reading
• 14.9.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• ch. 15 Mobile Applications and Mobile IP
• 15.1.Mobile Application Platforms
• 15.2.Mobile App Development
• 15.3.Mobile Application Deployment
• 15.4.Mobile IP
• 15.5.Recommended Reading
• 15.6.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems
• Appendix 15A Internet Control Message Protocol
• Appendix 15B Message Authentication
• ch. 16 Long Range Communications
• 16.1.Satellite Parameters and Configurations
• 16.2.Satellite Capacity Allocation
• 16.3.Satellite Applications
• 16.4.Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
• 16.5.WiMAX/IEEE 802.16
• 16.6.Smart Grid
• 16.7.Recommended Reading
• Contents note continued: 16.8.Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems.

Summary: "A Comprehensive Overview of Wireless Communications: Wireless Communication Networks and Systemscovers all types of wireless communications, from satellite and cellular to local and personal area networks. Organized into four easily comprehensible, reader-friendly parts, it presents a clear and comprehensive overview of the field of wireless communications. For those who are new to the topic, the book explains basic principles and fundamental topics concerning the technology and architecture of the field. Numerous figures and tables help clarify discussions, and each chapter includes a list of keywords, review questions, homework problems, and suggestions for further reading. The book includes an extensive online glossary, a list of frequently used acronyms, and a reference list. A diverse set of projects and other student exercises enables instructors to use the book as a component in a varied learning experience, tailoring courses to meet their specific needs"--Publisher's website.