From GSM to LTE-advanced

A revised edition of the text that offers a comparative introduction to global wireless standards, technologies , and their applications   The revised and updated fourth edition of  From GSM to LTE-Advanced Pro and 5 An Introduction to Mobile Networks and Mobile Broadband  offers an authoritative guide to the technical descriptions of the various wireless technologies currently in use. The author—a noted expert on the topic—explains the rationale behind their differing mechanisms and implementations while exploring the advantages and limitations of each technology.   The fourth edition reflects the significant changes in mobile network technology that have taken place since the third edition was published. The text offers a new chapter on 5G NR that explores its non-standalone and standalone architecture. In the Wi-Fi chapter, additional sections focus on the new WPA3 authentication protocol, the new 802.11ax air interface and protocol extensions like 802.11k and 11v for meshed networks.    This important   Written for students and professionals of wireless technologies, the revised fourth edition of  From GSM to LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G  provides an in-depth review and description of the most current mobile networks and broadband.