INDEX

CHAPTER NO.

TITLE

PAGE NO

1
1.1 1.2 1.3

Introduction and Bandwidth Management

Bandwidth Management Cellular Structures and Frequency re-use patterns Digital Modulation of GSM Radio:GMSK

1-7
1-2 2-5 5-7

2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

GSM Network Architecture and Interfaces

Network Architecture Mobile Station Base Station Subsystem Switching Subsystems Interfaces

8-19
8-9 9-10 10-11 11-15 15-19

3
3.1 3.2 3.4 3.5 3.6

Mobility Management
Network Attachement Process PLMN Selection Mechanism Network Configuration GPRS Architecture and key features The EDGE System

20-29
20-22 22-23 24-26 26-28 29

4
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6

Call Processing
Mobile to Mobile Call scenario Handover management Location Updating Process Request for Service Authentication and Ciphering Update HLR/VLR and TMSI re- allocation phases

30-44
30-31 31-34 34-35 35-37 37-41 41-44

5
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5

RF Planning
Basics of Radio Network Planning Radio Network Planning Process Site Survey and Selection Radio Network Detailed Plannimg Equipment Enhancement

45-55
45-46 47 48-49 49-50 51-55

6
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4

RF Optimization
Radio Network Optimization Handover Network Performance Monitoring Drive Testing

56-62
57-59 59-60 61 62

7
7.1 7.2

Reports and Drive Test Analysis

Reports Drive Test Analysis Advantages and Disadvantages Conclusion Bibilography

63-69
63-66 67-69 70 71 72