Wireless Crash Course

Wireless Crash Course
Author: Paul Bedell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2012-09-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 007179803X

GET A SOLID GROUNDING IN CUTTING-EDGE CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY Gain an overall understanding of the constantly evolving spectrum of wireless technologies, devices, and standards. Completely revised throughout, Wireless Crash Course, Third Edition offers straightforward explanations of all aspects of cellular networks and provides clear information on cellular design and operational concepts. Learn the fundamentals of cell base stations, radio frequency (RF) technologies, microwave radio systems, and 3G and 4G / LTE technologies, and discover practical new applications and mobile data technologies. Examples, photos, and illustrations from the field are included in this practical guide. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Cellular radio history and development The cell base station Basic cellular network design and operation Radio frequency (RF) operation and technologies Antennas, RF power, and sectorization Distributed antenna systems (DAS) Base station elements and RF signal flow 2G and 3G digital wireless technologies Cellular generations overview 4G and Long Term Evolution (LTE) Microwave radio systems Cell site to MTSO network connections The MTSO, core network, and network operations center (NOC) Personal communication services (PCS) and current marketplace Towers Capacity management, propagation models, and drive testing Interconnection to the landline public switched telephone network (PSTN) Roaming and intercarrier networking Mobile data technologies The business side of wireless Mobile applications

Telecommunications Crash Course, Third Edition

Telecommunications Crash Course, Third Edition
Author: Steven Shepard
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2014-07-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071797114

COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE LATEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS Fully revised to address the convergence of the telecom, media, and technology (TMT) sectors, the new edition of this cutting-edge guide provides a comprehensive overview of the current telecom landscape. The book focuses on the interdependence of the IT infrastructure, multimedia content, and broadband transport network in today's hyper-connected mobile environment and discusses the importance of storing, delivering, analyzing, tracking, and monetizing content. Emerging telecom technologies are described in detail. This up-to-date resource is essential for TMT professionals, business decision-makers, marketing and sales staff, and students. Telecommunications Crash Course, Third Edition, covers: Standards and regulations Data communications protocols Telephony, VoIP, SS7, SIP, and IP PBX Premises technologies -- LANs, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, ZigBee, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and USB Content -- multimedia, video, and TV Fixed access technologies, including DSL, cable, DOCSIS 3.0, CMTS, and DSLAM Wireless access technologies such as CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE, Bluetooth, RFID, and satellite solutions Transport technologies -- frame relay, ATM, high-speed IP switching, optical networking, DWDM, channelized optics, and optical switching IP, IPv6, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and IP networking IT, telecom, and media convergence Cloud technologies, data centers, analytics, big data, security, Dumb Terminal 2.0, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and other emerging topics

Wireless Crash Course

Wireless Crash Course
Author: Paul Bedell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2005-06-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071589023

The leading introductory wireless book moves into the digital age with massive updates on 3G, Wi-Fi, wireless broadband, wireless IP, GPRS, and more. Anyone working in or interested in the wireless industry will find thorough coverage of the basics of wireless networks, technology, and regulations, with clear explanations of concepts like radio frequency, cell sites, and switching, and details of the regulations and standards that affect service providers and equipment manufacturers. NEW coverage includes: Wi-Fi and WiMAX Wireless Local Number Portability (LNP) Smart Antennas Wireless IP Personal Area Networks (PANs) 3G and UMTS

Network Know-How

Network Know-How
Author: John Ross
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593271913

A guide to creating a home computer network covers such topics as implementing network addressing, configuring network adapters and routers, sharing music and photos, automating household appliances, and troubleshooting.

Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals

Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals
Author: Larry Daniel
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2017-06-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 012809382X

Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals: Understanding Cell Phone Location Evidence from the Warrant to the Courtroom is a guide, in plain language, for digital forensics professionals, attorneys, law enforcement professionals and students interested in the sources, methods and evidence used to perform forensic data analysis of cell phones, call detail records, real time ping records and geo-location data obtained from cellular carriers and cell phones. Users will gain knowledge on how to identify evidence and how to properly address it for specific cases, including challenges to the methods of analysis and to the qualifications of persons who would testify about this evidence. This book is intended to provide digital forensics professionals, legal professionals and others with an interest in this field the information needed to understand what each type of evidence means, where it comes from, how it is analyzed and presented, and how it is used in various types of civil and criminal litigation. Relevant case law are included, or referred to, as appropriate throughout this book to give the reader an understanding of the legal history of this type of evidence and how it is being addressed by various state and federal courts. - Presents the most current and leading edge information on cell phone location evidence, including how cell phone location works, and how evidence is used and presented in court - Covers tactics on how to locate cell phones and cell phone records - Provides the first book to take an in-depth look at cell phone location evidence for digital forensics, legal and law enforcement professionals - Includes a companion website with full-color illustrations of cell phone evidence and how cell phones work

Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition

Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition
Author: Joshua Wright
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2015-03-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071827625

Exploit and defend against the latest wireless network attacks Learn to exploit weaknesses in wireless network environments using the innovative techniques in this thoroughly updated guide. Inside, you’ll find concise technical overviews, the latest attack methods, and ready-to-deploy countermeasures. Find out how to leverage wireless eavesdropping, break encryption systems, deliver remote exploits, and manipulate 802.11 clients, and learn how attackers impersonate cellular networks. Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition features expert coverage of ever-expanding threats that affect leading-edge technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy, Software Defined Radio (SDR), ZigBee, and Z-Wave. Assemble a wireless attack toolkit and master the hacker’s weapons Effectively scan and enumerate WiFi networks and client devices Leverage advanced wireless attack tools, including Wifite, Scapy, Pyrit, Metasploit, KillerBee, and the Aircrack-ng suite Develop and launch client-side attacks using Ettercap and the WiFi Pineapple Hack cellular networks with Airprobe, Kraken, Pytacle, and YateBTS Exploit holes in WPA and WPA2 personal and enterprise security schemes Leverage rogue hotspots to deliver remote access software through fraudulent software updates Eavesdrop on Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy traffic Capture and evaluate proprietary wireless technology with Software Defined Radio tools Explore vulnerabilities in ZigBee and Z-Wave-connected smart homes and offices Attack remote wireless networks using compromised Windows systems and built-in tools

Cellular Networks: Design and Operation - A Real World Perspective

Cellular Networks: Design and Operation - A Real World Perspective
Author: Paul Bedell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2014-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781478732082

Suitable as both a professional trade reference and textbook for anyone interested in cellular technology, Cellular Networks: Design and Operation A Real World Perspective is the author s continuation of the invaluable Wireless Crash Course series originally published by McGraw-Hill, written by author and telecom expert Paul Bedell. Cellular Networks includes comprehensive information about the design and operation of cellular networks. The information included in this book is relevant to anyone: ? Teaching cellular technology classes or studying the industry Working at companies that manufacture end user devices like cell phones and tablets; such as Apple, Samsung, Blackberry, Kyocera, LG and others ? Working in the mobile application environment ? Employed by law firms that specialize in telecom and wireless ? Working for cellular carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket Wireless and others Working for equipment makers such as Alcatel Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Nokia Siemens, Commscope, Mobile Access, TE Written in an easily digestible style, Bedell s Cellular Networks avoids confusing and unnecessary technical details, conveying to readers well-researched, real-world data the average person will understand and will want to read! Instead of being bombarded with theoretical jargon, readers will get a clear picture of how cellular networks are designed, how they work, what equipment and components are vital to their operation, and how these components work together to create cellular network service. The book is a must-have primer for anyone and everyone who needs or wants a solid foundation in cellular technology.

Videoconferencing Demystified

Videoconferencing Demystified
Author: Steven Shepard
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780071400855

This text aims to provide everything necessary to successfully deploy video-conferencing in a meeting, training or conference environment. Key features include: benefits versus liabilities of video conferences; purchasing / renting / using key components and equipment; and key technologies - streaming media, web conferencing, IP multicasting and LAN capacity.

3G Wireless Demystified

3G Wireless Demystified
Author: Lawrence Harte
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780071363013

An all-in-one, application and service-focused look at how existing wireless technologies are evolving into 3G, and how this trend impacts the bottom line. Describes the different technology types, design issues for handset and network systems, economics, and the future of 3G. Appendices identify key companies involved with the products and services highlighted in the book.

SONET/SDH Demystified

SONET/SDH Demystified
Author: Shepard
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2001-07-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780071376181

Provides up-to-date coverage of Sonet/SDH technology written at a level that will be understandable to technicians working in the telecommunications industry. Includes detailed examples of DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) and WDM (wavelength division multiplexing)