Mobile Backhaul

Mobile Backhaul

Released May 2012
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119974208

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Book description

Comprehensive coverage of IP/MPLS/Ethernet backhaul technologies and solutions for 3GPP mobile network systems such as LTE, HSPA and GPRS

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. The key functions required for this process, Synchronization, Resiliency, Quality of Service and Security, are also explained. The reader benefits from a view of networking technology from a radio network viewpoint, which is specific to this application, as well from a data centre and more IT-oriented perspective. The book bridges the gap between radio and backhaul viewpoints to provide a holistic understanding.

Organized into two parts, the book gives an advanced introduction to the principles of the topic before moving on to more specialized areas. Part 1 gives a network level overview, with the purpose of presenting the mobile network application, its protocols, interfaces and characteristics for the backhaul. This section also presents the key packet networking technologies that are most relevant for the radio network. Part 2 offers selected case studies in Synchronization, Resiliency, QoS and Security and gives example solutions for mobile operator owned and leased mobile backhaul cases building on the network view given in Part 1.

Both radio network experts and IP networking experts will benefit from the treatment of essential material at the borderline between the radio and backhaul technologies.

Key features:

  • Unique view and coverage of both the radio network and the packet mobile backhaul

  • Includes a view into the economic motivation for a packet based mobile backhaul and discusses scenarios of a migration to the new technology

  • Covers 2G, 3G, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE in radio technologies as well as MWR, Sonet/SDH, Ethernet, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and IP in networking technologies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Foreword
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. List of Abbreviations
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction
    1. 1.1 Why Read This Book
    2. 1.2 What is ‘Mobile Backhaul’
    3. 1.3 Targets and Scope of the Book
    4. 1.4 Organization of the Book
  9. Part I: Mobile and Packet Networks
    1. Chapter 2: Mobile Backhaul and the New Packet Era
      1. 2.1 Backhaul Network, Tiers and Costs
      2. 2.2 Legacy Backhaul Networks
      3. 2.3 Drivers for the MBH Network Change
      4. 2.4 Packet Based Backhaul Networks
      5. 2.5 Making Transition to Packet Technology Networks
    2. Chapter 3: 3GPP Mobile Systems
      1. 3.1 3GPP
      2. 3.2 2G
      3. 3.3 3G
      4. 3.4 LTE
      5. 3.5 Summary
    3. Chapter 4: Packet Networks
      1. 4.1 Mobile Backhaul Application
      2. 4.2 Standardization
      3. 4.3 Physical Interfaces
      4. 4.4 PPP and ML-PPP
      5. 4.5 Ethernet and Carrier Ethernet
      6. 4.6 IP and Transport Layer Protocols
      7. 4.7 MPLS/IP Applications
      8. 4.8 Summary
    4. Chapter 5: Backhaul Transport Technologies
      1. 5.1 Transport Systems
      2. 5.2 Wireless Backhaul Technology
      3. 5.3 Wire-Line Backhaul Technology
      4. 5.4 Aggregation and Backbone Tiers
      5. 5.5 Leased Line Services for Mobile Backhaul
      6. 5.6 Summary
  10. Part II: Mobile Backhaul Functionality
    1. Chapter 6: Synchronization
      1. 6.1 Cellular Networks Synchronization Requirements
      2. 6.2 Frequency Synchronization in TDM Networks
      3. 6.3 Frequency Synchronization in Packet Networks
      4. 6.4 Synchronization Metrics for TDM and Synchronous Ethernet
      5. 6.5 Packet Synchronization Fundamentals and Metrics
      6. 6.6 Rules of Thumb for Packet Timing Network Implementation
      7. 6.7 Time Synchronization
      8. 6.8 Conclusions
    2. Chapter 7: Resilience
      1. 7.1 Introduction
      2. 7.2 Native Ethernet and Resilience
      3. 7.3 Carrier Grade Ethernet
      4. 7.4 IP Layer
      5. 7.5 MPLS Resilience
      6. 7.6 Resilience in the BTS Access
      7. 7.7 Resilience in the Controllers and the Core Interface
      8. 7.8 Summary
    3. Chapter 8: QoS
      1. 8.1 End User Service, Radio Network Layers and the Transport Layer Service
      2. 8.2 TCP and UDP as End User Transport Layer Protocols
      3. 8.3 DSCP, Traffic Class, and Priority Bits
      4. 8.4 Ingress and Egress Functions
      5. 8.5 2G
      6. 8.6 3G/HSPA
      7. 8.7 LTE
      8. 8.8 Summary
    4. Chapter 9: Security
      1. 9.1 Security in 3GPP Mobile Networks
      2. 9.2 Protection of the Backhaul
      3. 9.3 IP Layer Protection
      4. 9.4 IP Sec VPN Deployment
      5. 9.5 Summary
    5. Chapter 10: Packet Backhaul Solutions
      1. 10.1 Creating a Packet Based MBH Solution
      2. 10.2 MBH Solution Starting Points
      3. 10.3 MBH Optimization Considerations
      4. 10.4 MBH Solution Alternatives
      5. 10.5 Outsourcing the MBH Network or Parts of it
      6. 10.6 Selecting MBH Access Solution for a Particular Case
      7. 10.7 From the Selected MBH Solution to Detailed Network Plans
      8. 10.8 Summary
    6. Chapter 11: Summary
  11. Index

Product information

  • Title: Mobile Backhaul
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: May 2012
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119974208