This book provides a comprehensive overview of latest technologies in radio access, fronthaul, and backhaul sections of the network. Focusing on backhaul from a radio network viewpoint, mobile backhaul combines perspectives on mobile networks and transport network technologies, focusing on mobile backhaul specific functionalities, which are essential in building modern cost efficient packet networks for mobile systems, ip, mpls and carrier ethernet. It is the intermediate wireless communication infrastructure that connects smaller networks with the backbone or the primary network. Telecommunication technologies and network development division key areas products and services in focus our work is carried out by various means, including symposia, workshops, conferences, seminars and expert advice as well as information sharing, creation of tools and training material, direct assistance, partnership, publications and events. Backhaul strategies for mobile carriers the biggest cost challenge facing wireless service providers today is the backhaul network the part of the network including the cellular base station at the edge, the base station controller or radio network controller, and all other layer transport, aggregation, and switching elements in the access and metro networks.
Cisco wireless mesh access points, design and deployment. Jay lawrence president and ceo gigabeam corporation executive summary next generation 4g technologies such as lte and wimax promise to deliver an entirely new range of mobile broadband services. With intelligent solutions to address each stage of the network lifecycle, we help service providers deliver maximum network performance and ensure efficient capex utilization. Wireless backhaul challenges for network management. It allows designing large microwave link networks, according to itu recommendations, industry standards, and operator guidelines. In this article, the basics of designing and planning a microwave radio link will be discussed. Fundamentals of cellular network planning and optimization, second edition encompasses all the technologies as well as the. Emerging research advances, prospects, and challenges. In the following and for the sake of clarity, we describe the principal components of a backhaul network. Sep 19, 2015 through an introduction to the technology background, the economical modelling, the dimensioning theory, planning and optimization processes and relevant network management aspects, the reader shall obtain all relevant information to achieve good backhaul results in their own network environment.
Pdf wireless backhaul node placement for small cell networks. Open book pricing developers are charged a percentage of the full costs that nbn incurs in order to deliver the network to the new. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Pdf an efficient smallcell network design leverages facilities associated with an existing fiberto the node. For discussion and adaptation objective the main objective of the this document is to lay down high level service, applications, technical and economic frameworks which have to be followed during the development of the network during the tep period. This book offers an accessible yet meaningful look into the components, systems and practices that go into an efficient, reliable microwave communications network. From there, higher capacity pointtopoint microwave or fibre would connect back into the core network.
The aim of this book is to enable network planners to realize and maintain cost efficient lte. Wireless backhaul manufacturers such as bridgewave and exalt provide fullduplex gigabit links to improve wireless infrastructure performance. Thus, it helps in29 sep 2014 the lte radio network planning involves coverage estimation, capacity evaluation. Dimensioning of lte network description of models and tool, coverage and capacity estimation of 3gpp long term evolution radio interface abdul basit, syed masters thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of masters of science in technology espoo, february, 2009. Fundamentals of network planning and optimisation 2g3g4g by. Asset backhaul is a wireless backhaul network planning tool providing microwave link planning, path profiling, frequency and interference analysis and routing. Through an introduction to the technology background, the economical modelling, the. Wireless backhaul is the wireless communication and network infrastructure responsible for transporting communication data from end users or nodes to the central network or infrastructure and vice versa. Maintaining network quality while expanding coverage, adding capacity, and introducing new technologies and services is a challenging undertaking. Backhaul, a term probably derived from the trucking industry, has several usages in information technology. For its efficient capacity utilization, a wellplanned topology would be crucial for such networks. Most of the planning strategies outlined in the literature are aimed at reducing the number of scs and ignore the impact that the.
In contracts pertaining to such networks, backhaul is the obligation to carry packets to and from that backbone network. Although it depends on the specific situation, a common public access small cell backhaul architecture would use wireless for the last link to a local hub which might be an existing cellsite. Six steps to effective network planning manufacturing. Access, fronthaul and backhaul networks for 5g and beyond. Microwave radio transmission design guide trevor manning.
Summary of undersea fiber optic network technology and. Fundamentals of network planning and optimisation 2g3g4g. Network planning principles network topology computer. The process can be tailored according to each new network or service. Much of the framework principles are the derivatives of the rfp, the national growth and transformation plan. Now, more than ever, operators are looking for ways to reduce transport costs in the backhaul network by more efficiently utilising bandwidth and optimising their network for support of multiple technologies. Numerical comparison results provide some guidelines for deploying future 5g wireless backhaul networks in economical and high energy ef. The term backhaul network refers to the intermediate network that includes the links between the radio access network and the core network. Wireless backhaul for 4g lte and wimax networks jonathan wells phd managing partner.
It includes a wealth of important updates, including discussions on backhaul capacity limitations, ethernet over radio, details on the latest cellular radio standards 2. Click download or read online button to get microwave system design book now. Lighting control system lighting control subsystem lighting control component luminaire other. An increased bit rate for the backhaul network either requires more maps or results in a reduced snr between maps, limiting mesh reliability and interconnection.
Wireless backhaul for 4g lte and wimax networks jonathan wells phd managing partner ajis wireless consulting s. By being introduced to the technological background, economic modelling, dimensioning theory, planning and optimization processes and all the aspects of network management, the reader will obtain the information necessary for achieving good backhaul results in their own network environment. The book also looks at all the subsystems of the network, focusing on both the practical and theoretical issues. Introduction most installers know that clear line of sight is required between two antennas, but there is a lot more to it than that. Summary of undersea fiber optic network technology and systems by adam markow senior telecom analyst. Heavy reading backhaul strategies for mobile carriers. Pdf design and optimization of fiberoptic smallcell backhaul. Backhaul optimization provides a repeatable business process to create initial network topologies using a geographic approach to optimize route lengths and reduce deployment costs. Through an introduction to the technology background, the economical modelling, the dimensioning theory, planning and optimization processes and relevant network management aspects, the reader shall obtain all relevant information to achieve good backhaul results in. Lte backhaul wiley online books wiley online library. Lte backhaul by esa metsala overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Microwave backhaul topology planning for wireless access. But its wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with. In a hierarchical telecommunications network, the backhaul portion of the network comprises the intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network. Backhaul planning inventories, community involvement, regional partnering. Bandwidth requirements will remain modest until there is a wider adoption and deployment of 3g handsets, smart phones and. Wireless backhaul node placement for small cell networks. Backhaul optimization arcgis solutions for telecommunications. This book chapter first introduce the mobile backhaul network perspective for 2g, 3g, and 4g networks. Rodriguez, backhauling fronthauling for future wireless systems, wileyblackwell, 2016. Even the widely popular apple iphone operates over the edge network 384 kbs rather than the faster, more advanced 3g hsdpa network. The book is for network planners and other experts. This practical handson new resource presents lte technologies from endtoend, including network planning and the optimization tradeoff process.
Any number of transport technologies can be used for backhaul including packet microwave, packet optical, carrier ethernet, ipmpls, gpon and xdsl. The lte ran network assurance strategies for lte backhaul infrastructure. An increased bit rate for the backhaul network either requires more maps or results in a reduced snr between maps, limiting mesh reliability and. Design and optimization of wireless backhaul networks tel. Many books talk about 5g in a very technical manner or talk about what the carriers will do. Public access small cell backhaul needs a toolkit approach. You want to get the information you need quickly so you can make a decision and get back to business. Management has also become more complex due to the nature of packetbased transmission and the resiliency and flexibility features of packet networks. I understand that, so ive broken this book into several small chapters that get right to the point.
Scaling packet ethernet services using seamless mpls. Whether responding to rfps as a fiber network provider or deploying fiber to cell tower infrastructure, backhaul planning can be a time consuming and costly endeavor. Backhaul considerations for lte and lteadvanced alcatellucent application note 2 overview of backhaul requirements for lte and ltea it is important to ensure that the mobile backhaul network is positioned to support and complement the evolution to lte and ltea. This book offers an accessible yet meaningful look into the components, systems and practices that go into an. In planning longrange microwave links where you are not sure that you have. Acknowledgements the ftth handbook has been produced by the ftth council europe and draws heavily on the expertise of its member companies. The aim of this book is to enable network planners to realize and maintain cost efficient lte backhaul networks, which meet the necessary performance requirements. Jan 26, 2018 some of these characteristics apply to the backhaul network design and others to the capwap controller design. Request pdf capacity planning for carrier ethernet lte backhaul networks with the introduction of lte networks operators need to plan a new, ipbased mobile backhaul. Wireless ptp solutions support higher data rates than copper t1e1 lines, and. A business definition of backhaul is the commercial.
Oct 10, 2017 some of these characteristics apply to the backhaul network design and others to the capwap controller design. Pdf 5g is the next generation cellular networks which is expected to quench. Provides comprehensive coverage of the planning aspects of the full range of todays mobile network systems, covering radio access network, circuit and packet switching, signaling, control, and backhaul core transmission networks. Capacity planning for carrier ethernet lte backhaul networks. Existing studies on planning for wireless backhaul network topologies have mostly focused on a single parameter or on a few performance aspects, e. Network planning principles network topology computer network. In this context, layer 2 eline can be used to backhaul traffic from the customer site to the layer 3 service attached point, which may be. From this point onwards we would concentrate on wireless pointtopoint ptp microwave solutions. Atoll microwave is a stateoftheart pointtopoint and pointtomultipoint backhaul planning and optimisation software.
Systematic network planning is designed to avoid the pitfalls, oversights, and rework that are all too common in the daytoday use of networkmodeling tools. This book provides an overview from both academic and industrial stakeholders of innovative backhaulfronthaul solutions, covering a wide spectrum of underlying themes ranging from the recent thrust in edge caching for backhaul relaxation to mmwave based fronthauling for radio access networks. Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, networksynthesis, and networkrealization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new telecommunications network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator. Understanding mobile wireless backhaul 5 are 3g capable1. For mobile carriers, the largest network expense is backhaul. The allip trend and the explosive growth of mobile data services have imposed higher demands on the wireless backhaul networks. Throughout this book and for the purpose of the ccde exam, the topdown approach. Comparision of 3g wireless networks and 4g wireless. Whether network planners are highly experienced or new to this important function, snp assures that modeling projects will be both effective and accurate. Cost modeling of backhaul for mobile networks mozhgan mahloo, paolo monti, jiajia chen and lena wosinska kth royal institute of technology, school of information and communication technology. Cellular expert is a wireless network planning, optimization and management solution. Telecommunication technologies and network development. Fixed wireless applications and their network integration wireless access networks is an invaluable and complete reference for all involved in fixed wireless access and wireless local loop, including business strategists, marketing, technical, planning and operations staff of public network operators, as well as students. Through an introduction to the technology background, the economical modelling, the dimensioning theory, planning and optimization processes and relevant network management aspects, the reader shall obtain all relevant information.
A key advantage of this approach is that if the mobile operator has outsourced its backhaul network to a service provider, for example, transport network carrier, the mobile operator can configure cevlans at the msc unis and the cell tower. Existing studies on planning for wireless backhaul network topologies have mostly focused on a. Provides comprehensive coverage of the planning aspects of the full range of todays mobile network systems, covering radio access network, circuit and packet switching, signaling, control, and backhaulcore transmission networks. Wireless backhaul an overview sciencedirect topics. It covers the concepts behind emerging technologies as well as results from trials in the field. The technician has a basic understanding of theory and application related to network design, capacity planning. The telecommunications infrastructure in new developments policy requires developers to pay backhaul contributions to nbn. Backhaul is used to create only the wireless connection between the access points. Wireless network planning solutions cellular expert. Microwave system design download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Sep 22, 2018 thus, it helps in29 sep 2014 the lte radio network planning involves coverage estimation, capacity evaluation.
This concept is the central tenet to cellular design and is. The backhaul network either is owned by the wireless operator or is leased from a third party backhaul access provider. Let us now dive deeper into the considerations of next generation backhaul network planners. Through an introduction to the technology background, the economical modelling, the dimensioning theory, planning and optimization processes and relevant network management aspects, the reader shall obtain all relevant information to achieve good backhaul results in their own network environment. The book also provides an overview of the forthcoming technologies that are expected to make an impact in the future, such as 5g. How this book is organized lets face it, you dont have a lot of time to waste.
They have a variety of frequency choices based on licensing, climate, and distance and can be deployed at greater distances that traditionally required the use of bulkier equipment. Different issues related to the physical deployment in the access, metro and core networks of the 5g network are discussed in section 5 while in section 6 we present software. In a hierarchical telecommunications network, the backhaul portion of the network comprises the intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network in contracts pertaining to such networks, backhaul is the obligation to carry packets to and from that backbone network. The backhaul network thus starts at the cell site and ends up in the core network as shown in fig. Collocation for backhaul meetingtraining room battery.
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