Design, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks: A Practical Approach

Design, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks: A Practical Approach

by Ayman ElNashar, Mohamed El-saidny, Mahmoud Sherif
Released May 2014
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781118683217

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Book description

This book provides an insight into the key practical aspects and best practice of 4G-LTE network design, performance, and deployment

Design, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks addresses the key practical aspects and best practice of 4G networks design, performance, and deployment. In addition, the book focuses on the end-to-end aspects of the LTE network architecture and different deployment scenarios of commercial LTE networks. It describes the air interface of LTE focusing on the access stratum protocol layers: PDCP, RLC, MAC, and Physical Layer. The air interface described in this book covers the concepts of LTE frame structure, downlink and uplink scheduling, and detailed illustrations of the data flow across the protocol layers. It describes the details of the optimization process including performance measurements and troubleshooting mechanisms in addition to demonstrating common issues and case studies based on actual field results. The book provides detailed performance analysis of key features/enhancements such as C-DRX for Smartphones battery saving, CSFB solution to support voice calls with LTE, and MIMO techniques.

The book presents analysis of LTE coverage and link budgets alongside a detailed comparative analysis with HSPA+. Practical link budget examples are provided for data and VoLTE scenarios. Furthermore, the reader is provided with a detailed explanation of capacity dimensioning of the LTE systems. The LTE capacity analysis in this book is presented in a comparative manner with reference to the HSPA+ network to benchmark the LTE network capacity. The book describes the voice options for LTE including VoIP protocol stack, IMS Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC). In addition, key VoLTE features are presented: Semi-persistent scheduling (SPS), TTI bundling, Quality of Service (QoS), VoIP with C-DRX, Robust Header Compression (RoHC), and VoLTE Vocoders and De-Jitter buffer. The book describes several LTE and LTE-A advanced features in the evolution from Release 8 to 10 including SON, eICIC, CA, CoMP, HetNet, Enhanced MIMO, Relays, and LBS.

This book can be used as a reference for best practices in LTE networks design and deployment, performance analysis, and evolution strategy.

  • Conveys the theoretical background of 4G-LTE networks

  • Presents key aspects and best practice of 4G-LTE networks design and deployment

  • Includes a realistic roadmap for evolution of deployed 3G/4G networks

  • Addresses the practical aspects for designing and deploying commercial LTE networks.

  • Analyzes LTE coverage and link budgets, including a detailed comparative analysis with HSPA+.

  • References the best practices in LTE networks design and deployment, performance analysis, and evolution strategy

  • Covers infrastructure-sharing scenarios for CAPEX and OPEX saving.

  • Provides key practical aspects for supporting voice services over LTE,

    • Written for all 4G engineers/designers working in networks design for operators, network deployment engineers, R&D engineers, telecom consulting firms, measurement/performance tools firms, deployment subcontractors, senior undergraduate students and graduate students interested in understanding the practical aspects of 4G-LTE networks as part of their classes, research, or projects.

    Table of contents

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright
    4. Dedication
    5. Authors' Biographies
    6. Preface
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. Abbreviations and Acronyms
    9. Chapter 1: LTE Network Architecture and Protocols
      1. 1.1 Evolution of 3GPP Standards
      2. 1.2 Radio Interface Techniques in 3GPP Systems
      3. 1.3 Radio Access Mode Operations
      4. 1.4 Spectrum Allocation in UMTS and LTE
      5. 1.5 LTE Network Architecture
      6. 1.6 EPS Interfaces
      7. 1.7 EPS Protocols and Planes
      8. 1.8 EPS Procedures Overview
      9. References
    10. Chapter 2: LTE Air Interface and Procedures
      1. 2.1 LTE Protocol Stack
      2. 2.2 SDU and PDU
      3. 2.3 LTE Radio Resource Control (RRC)
      4. 2.4 LTE Packet Data Convergence Protocol Layer (PDCP)
      5. 2.5 LTE Radio Link Control (RLC)
      6. 2.6 LTE Medium Access Control (MAC)
      7. 2.7 LTE Physical Layer (PHY)
      8. 2.8 Channel Mapping of Protocol Layers
      9. 2.9 LTE Air Interface
      10. 2.10 Data Flow Illustration Across the Protocol Layers
      11. 2.11 LTE Air Interface Procedures
      12. References
    11. Chapter 3: Analysis and Optimization of LTE System Performance
      1. 3.1 Deployment Optimization Processes
      2. 3.2 LTE Performance Analysis Based on Field Measurements
      3. 3.3 LTE Case Studies and Troubleshooting
      4. 3.4 LTE Inter-RAT Cell Reselection
      5. 3.5 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Optimization Considerations
      6. 3.6 LTE to LTE Inter-Frequency Cell Reselection
      7. 3.7 LTE Inter-RAT and Inter-frequency Handover
      8. References
    12. Chapter 4: Performance Analysis and Optimization of LTE Key Features: C-DRX, CSFB, and MIMO
      1. 4.1 LTE Connected Mode Discontinuous Reception (C-DRX)
      2. 4.2 Circuit Switch Fallback (CSFB) for LTE Voice Calls
      3. 4.3 Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) Techniques
      4. References
    13. Chapter 5: Deployment Strategy of LTE Network
      1. 5.1 Summary and Objective
      2. 5.2 LTE Network Topology
      3. 5.4 IPSec Gateway (IPSec GW)
      4. 5.5 EPC Deployment and Evolution Strategy
      5. 5.6 Access Network Domain
      6. 5.7 Spectrum Options and Guard Band
      7. 5.8 LTE Business Case and Financial Analysis
      8. 5.9 Case Study: Inter-Operator Deployment Scenario
      9. References
    14. Chapter 6: Coverage and Capacity Planning of 4G Networks
      1. 6.1 Summary and Objectives
      2. 6.2 LTE Network Planning and Rollout Phases
      3. 6.3 LTE System Foundation
      4. 6.4 PCI and TA Planning
      5. 6.5 PRACH Planning
      6. 6.6 Coverage Planning
      7. 6.7 LTE Throughput and Capacity Analysis
      8. 6.8 Case Study: LTE FDD versus LTE TDD
      9. References
    15. Chapter 7: Voice Evolution in 4G Networks
      1. 7.1 Voice over IP Basics
      2. 7.2 Voice Options for LTE
      3. 7.3 IMS Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)
      4. 7.4 Key VoLTE Features
      5. 7.5 Deployment Considerations for VoLTE
      6. References
    16. Chapter 8: 4G Advanced Features and Roadmap Evolutions from LTE to LTE-A
      1. 8.1 Performance Comparison between LTE's UE Category 3 and 4
      2. 8.2 Carrier Aggregation
      3. 8.3 Enhanced MIMO
      4. 8.4 Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) and Small Cells
      5. 8.5 Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (ICIC)
      6. 8.6 Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and Reception
      7. 8.7 Self-Organizing, Self-Optimizing Networks (SON)
      8. 8.8 LTE-A Relays and Home eNodeBs (HeNB)
      9. 8.9 UE Positioning and Location-Based Services in LTE
      10. References
    17. Index
    18. End User License Agreement

    Product information

    • Title: Design, Deployment and Performance of 4G-LTE Networks: A Practical Approach
    • Author(s): Ayman ElNashar, Mohamed El-saidny, Mahmoud Sherif
    • Release date: May 2014
    • Publisher(s): Wiley
    • ISBN: 9781118683217