The major expectation from the fourth generation (4G) of wireless communication networks is to be able to handle much higher data rates, allowing users to seamlessly reconnect to different networks even within the same session. Advanced Wireless Networks gives readers a comprehensive integral presentation of the main issues in 4G wireless networks, showing the wide scope and inter-relation between different elements of the network. This book adopts a logical approach, beginning each chapter with introductory material, before proceeding to more advanced topics and tools for system analysis. Its presentation of theory and practice makes it ideal for readers working with the technology, or those in the midst of researching the topic. Covers mobile, WLAN, sensor, ad hoc, bio-inspired and cognitive networks as well as discussing cross-layer optimisation, adaptability and reconfigurability Includes hot topics such as network management, mobility and hand-offs, adaptive resource management, QoS, and solutions for achieving energy efficient wireless networks Discusses security issues, an essential element of working with wireless networks Supports the advanced university and training courses in the field and includes an extensive list of references Providing comprehensive coverage of the current status of wireless networks and their future, this book is a vital source of information for those involved in the research and development of mobile communications, as well as the industry players using and selling this technology. Companion website features three appendices: Components of CRE, Introduction to Medium Access Control and Elements of Queueing Theory

The major expectation from the fourth generation (4G) of wirelesscommunication networks is to be able to handle much higher datarates, allowing users to seamlessly reconnect to different networkseven within the same session. Advanced WirelessNetworks gives readers a comprehensive integral presentation ofthe main issues in 4G wireless networks, showing the wide scope andinter-relation between different elements of the network.This book adopts a logical approach, beginning each chapter withintroductory material, before proceeding to more advanced topicsand tools for system analysis. Its presentation of theory andpractice makes it ideal for readers working with the technology, orthose in the midst of researching the topic.* Covers mobile, WLAN, sensor, ad hoc, bio-inspired and cognitivenetworks as well as discussing cross-layer optimisation,adaptability and reconfigurability* Includes hot topics such as network management, mobility andhand-offs, adaptive resource management, QoS, and solutions forachieving energy efficient wireless networks* Discusses security issues, an essential element of working withwireless networks* Supports the advanced university and training courses in thefield and includes an extensive list of referencesProviding comprehensive coverage of the current status ofwireless networks and their future, this book is a vital source ofinformation for those involved in the research and development ofmobile communications, as well as the industry players using andselling this technology.Companion website features three appendices:Components of CRE, Introduction to Medium AccessControl and Elements of Queueing Theory