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IP Design for Mobile Networks Review

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(More customer reviews)Cisco Press has published many technical books about their products and about networking in general. But this book is a little atypical in that it seems to have far more detailed content. Also and perhaps pleasantly to some readers, the level of detail is not about an exhaustive explanation of the features of some Cisco product. You could construe this book as a timely discourse on numerous industry efforts at the intersection and integration of mobile networking (which is effectively equivalent to the use of cellphones) and the Internet.
One topic bruited about is the use of femtocells to improve cellular reach; especially inside buildings. Three methods are given - WiMax, UTMS and cdma2000. A chapter gives a detailed scrutiny of the latter.
For the Internet, there is much about IPv6. It seems far easier to handle cellphones and the movement of these via IPv6 than shoehorning the problem into IPv4. The reader might be struck by the idea that this, finally, could be what drives a large scale deployment of IPv6.
We also see that within IPv6, advances have been made. There are details of an improved next generation IPv6. Chapter 4 seems to be a key section of the book. Titled "An IP Refresher", it does not just cover the usual beginner's stuff about v4 and v6, but delves into cutting edge material.
Later portions of the book also explain how the 3G and 4G cellphone levels might evolve and tie into the Internet. The text is a useful complement to these recent offerings on 4g - IP for 4G by Wisely, and 4G Roadmap and Emerging Communication Technologies (Universal Personal Communications) by Kim.

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Peer-to-Peer Computing: Building Supercomputers with Web Technologies (Computer Communications and Networks) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is more specialised than the more recent text on peer to peer computing, P2P Networking and Applications (Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking). The latter is a general survey across the major existing p2p platforms, while Loo describes one particular p2p instantiation.
The book starts off with a quick summary of other p2p networks. But it then focuses on 1 p2p developed by the author. Java is the language of choice, and the narrative goes from a discussion of network programming in java to servlets and thence into the p2p code. It explains how the code can be distributed across machines on TCP/IP. The functionality is a little limited but in some ways, that's the point. Loo shows enough to let an experienced java programmer build out what she wants.
If you have used one of the popular p2p networks, then you'll see a big difference here in the lack of a GUI. The author has left it up to the reader to build one.
There is also a brief discussion about a wireless p2p network running on cellphones. Maybe this has some interest to you?

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Client/Server architecture was first proposed in the late 1980s as an alternative to conventional mainframe systems. Mainframe processing quickly becomes a bottleneck in any information system, but client/server models shift the processing burden to the client computer. Through workload sharing, client/server systems can improve overall efficiency while reducing budgets.Companies are again searching for ways to improve their processing power without further investment in new hardware and software. Many client computers are idle most of the time, and have unused disk space. The next logical step is to maximise the resources of these computers, and the peer-to-peer (P2P) model is the answer. A new and simple peer-to-peer model will be introduced in this book. In it:' Readers will be taught to install peer-to-peer systems which can then manage and distribute the processing power of any number of clients. ' The size of network can range from two to over a million computers. ' The software necessary to implement peer-to-peer systems quickly can be downloaded from the book's website at www.springer.com/1-84628-381-7/The deployment of web technologies will enable individuals and organisations of all sizes to use computers across a network as though it were a single supercomputer to solve complex problems, and after reading this book, readers will be able to install a peer-to-peer system of any size.

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Digital Techniques for Wideband Receivers, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a great intro to digital receiver design and techniques. The focus of this book however, is for those receivers which are used for Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs). The second chapter starts off with typical and desirable characteristics applicable to these type of receivers (wides bandwidth and large instantaneous dynamic range, etc). He then uses this intro to gradually introduce all parts of a receiver and signal processing techniques.
This book covers ADC and their pertinent selection criteria, analog RF chain analysis, probability of detection, FFTs, monobit receiver design, antenna arrays, angle of arrival, spectral estimation techniques (I actually like the presentation here more than compared to Proakis and Manolakis's Digital Signal Processing book), and then how do you test it all as a system.
There are many more topics that I am missing, but I think that I have hit on the main points. All in all, I would recommend this book if you are interested in learning the techniques used in RWRs, but the chapter on ADCs is also good for any designer looking for ways to choose ADCs and how to test them.

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60GHz Technology for Gbps WLAN and WPAN: From Theory to Practice Review

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(More customer reviews)60 GHz is now at the upper frontier of commercial radio technology but for the newcomer it is hard to approach because background material is scattered in many places. With the exception of the Teshirogi & Yoneyama book, which is both dated now and covers a broader selection of millimeterwave bands, this is the first book to cover the whole variety of key technical issues related to this band. The focus and main term of reference is the IEEE 802.15.3c, but the discussion usually goes beyond the specific design choices in that standard. Both PHY and MAC layer issues are discussed as well as hardware implementation and antenna issues.
The introduction in Chapt. 1 is flawed slightly by the statement that the Japanese regulator developed regulations for 60 GHz in 2000 and the FCC followed in the US the next year. In reality, FCC adopted the first rules in this area in 1995, using the unlicensed approach proposed by the UK's regulator in 1988 - but not implemented at that time. But this is an issue for spectrum policy wonks that detracts little from the value of the book.
If you are knowledgeable in the basics of wireless digital technology and need to understand how systems near 60 GHz work and in particular IEEE 802.15.3c systems, this book is an excellent place to start. Although not primarily intended as a textbook, it might be a useful supplement to microwave education courses in giving examples of the specific issues that come up in the millimeter ave bands.

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This book addresses 60 GHz technology for Gbps WLAN and WPAN from theory to practice, covering key aspects for successful deployment.

In this book, the authors focus specifically on 60 GHz wireless technology which has emerged as the most promising candidate for multi-gigabit wireless indoor communication systems. 60 GHz technology offers various advantages over current or existing communications systems (e.g. huge unlicensed bandwidth worldwide, high transmit power, high frequency reuse and small form factor), which enables many disruptive applications that are otherwise difficult if not impossible to be realized at lower frequencies. The book addresses all aspects of the state-of-the-art in 60 GHz technology for high data rate wireless applications.

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Comprehensive coverage from theory to practice: provides readers with a thorough technical guide of 60 GHz technology development
Brings together the entire area of 60GHz technology for Gigabits per second (Gbps) WLAN and WPAN applications.
Discusses practical system designs covering wide aspects such as antenna propagation, beamforming, circuit design, digital communication, signal processing, system architectures, etc.
Provides up-to-date standardization activities, regulatory issues, technology development as well as future trends
Includes examples and case studies for practical scenarios
Contains theoretical, simulation and experimental results to demonstrate and compare the performance of various schemes (or systems)

This book serves as an excellent reference for system engineers, system architects, IC designers, standard engineers, researchers, and vendor and manufacturer consumers. Technical consultants, software and application developers will also find this book of interest.

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Building the Mobile Internet (Networking Technology) Review

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(More customer reviews)Do you need to increase your understanding of how mobility can be supported in IP networking? If you do, then this book is for you! Authors Mark Grayson, Kevin Shatzkamer and Klaas Wierenga have done an outstanding job of writing a book that examines the different techniques for building mobility into the Internet.
Authors Grayson, Shatzkamer and Wierenga, begin by defining the mobility market in terms of device proliferation, consumption trends and radio-specific challenges in scaling for massive adoption of the mobile Internet. They also explain the protocols and layers that make up the Internet architecture; as well as, the fundamental problem with that architecture in supporting mobility. The authors continue by describing how users and devices are authenticated for using the network and its applications; in particular, those that are not operated by the operator that the user has a subscription with. Then, they explain the benefits of solving mobility at the data link layer. Next, they provide an overview of a number of network layer solutions for delivering seamless mobility and session continuity. The authors also describe the advantages of integrating mobility functionality into transport/session layer. They continue by describing how the application layer can be enhanced with additional mobility functionality, thus allowing advanced mobility use cases to be supported, including the ability to move media sessions between different devices. Finally, the authors provide an overview of the approaches fro redesigning the Internet architecture to allow better mobility; as well as, a discussion of the pros and cons of some typical examples of those approaches.
This most excellent book takes a look at mobility from a broad perspective of use cases and examines how mobility solutions are in fact pervasive across all layers of the protocol stack. Perhaps more importantly, the book provides details of how mobility functionality has been added to these layers and describes use cases that demonstrate the different approaches to building the mobile Internet.

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The complete guide to technologies and protocols for delivering seamless mobile Internet experiencesIn Building the MobileInternet, three leading mobility architects and implementers from Cisco present complete foundational knowledge about tomorrow's mobile Internet. The authors cover everything from market trends and user expectations to the latest technical approaches for making the Internet "mobile by design." Writing for senior technology decision-makers and network design professionals, the authors explain the relatively static nature of the Internet's original protocols and design, discuss the concept of "mobility," and identify evolving mobility requirements. Next, they thoroughly explain each of today's most promising techniques for building mobility into the Internet, from data link layer to application layer. For each layer, the authors cover mechanisms, protocols, relevant Wi-Fi and cellular architectures, and key use cases.Using this book's guidance, mobile network executives can define more effective strategies, network designers can construct more effective architectures, and network engineers can execute more successful migrations. Mark Grayson, Cisco Distinguished Consulting Engineer, leads Cisco's mobile architecture strategy. He has 20+ years of wireless experience ranging from military and satellite systems to the evolution of traditional cellular architectures and the creation of new small cell solutions. He has been granted 50+ patents. Kevin Shatzkamer, Cisco Distinguished Systems Architect, is responsible for long-term strategy and architectural evolution of Cisco mobile wireless networks. His experience ranges from 3G and LTE to security, video distribution, and QoS. He now works with both content providers and service providers to enhance the end-to-end digital media value chain for mobility. Klaas Wierenga, Senior Consulting Engineer in Cisco's Office of the CTO, has 15+ years of experience implementing diverse mobility, security, and identity solutions for enterprises, municipalities, hospitals, and universities. He created the worldwide eduroam service for federated network access in academia.· Understanding key mobility market trends: device proliferation, accelerating consumption, and radio-specific scalability problems· Reviewing the challenges that mobility presents to conventional Internet architectures· Understanding nomadicity, including authentication for users moving across networks and operators· Identifying opportunities to address mobility at the data link layer· Comparing and using network layer solutions to deliver seamless mobility and session continuity· Integrating mobility functionality into the transport/session layer· Adding mobility functionality to the application layer–including support for moving media sessions between devices· Redesigning Internet architecture to enable long-term improvements to mobilityThis book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

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iPhone Pocket Guide, The (5th Edition) (Peachpit Pocket Guide) Review

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(More customer reviews)It has been said many times already, but it's worth repeating: iPhone has completely revolutionized the way that we think of the phone, and is arguably the greatest leap in telephony since the mobile phones had gone mainstream. In recent couple of years many other smartphones have tried to emulate or even surpass much of the iPhone's magic, but with every new iteration Apple manages to pull away from the rest of the pack. This is certainly true of iPhone 4, which has taken the quality and usability to a whole new level. All the antenna issues notwithstanding, iPhone 4 is arguably the most user-friendly and stylish smartphone on the market today. Even so, most users never quite manage to take the full advantage of all of its many advanced features. An accessible and to-the-point user guide can be a huge help in mastering your iPhone 4.
This short pocket guide aims to take away the mystery behind iPhone 4 and help you make the most of it. The guide is written in an extremely accessible and to-the-point style, and from the very outset it takes you straight to the actual demonstrations of how to achieve certain actions on your iPhone. It helps you navigate the plethora of settings and adjustment options, and tries to make sense of them. This is in fact one of the books's greatest strengths - it is not just a bag of tricks, but a clear and lucid explanation of the rationale behind every design option on your iPhone (both hardware and software). Even seasoned iPhone users will find many valuable tips and insights, and the book is a valuable reference for the long term use.
I also enjoyed the format of the book. As the name suggests, it is rather small but I would still not attempt to put it in my pocket. The illustrations, although small, are very clear and help to illustrate all the relevant material. It is a very intuitive guide for a very intuitive device.

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The Android Developer's Cookbook: Building Applications with the Android SDK (Developer's Library) Review

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(More customer reviews)Contains good explanations about examples, plenty code ready to use, chapters are well divided, doing and showing exact what the topic says, no examples that you have to go implementing on it each chapter. Cover 100% of Android 2.0 and probably 95% of 2.2 version. It really helped me to start developing applications for Android platform.
Explanations start from download the SDK, Eclipse, plugins and how to setup everything, has the basic things as Activity classes, how to create all sort of Android .xml files, and the advanced knowledge as how works with Threads, that's in similar way of Java though the implementations is different, covers everything that will will need to develop all sort of applications to Android. Everything full of very useful examples.
It's worth the price.

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Want to get started building applications for Android, the world's hottest, fast-growing mobile platform? Already building Android applications and want to get better at it? This book brings together all the expert guidance–and code–you'll need! Completely up-to-date to reflect the newest and most widely used Android SDKs, The Android Developer's Cookbook is the essential resource for developers building apps for any Android device, from phones to tablets. Proven, modular recipes take you from the absolute basics to advanced location-based services, security techniques, and performance optimization. You'll learn how to write apps from scratch, ensure interoperability, choose the best solutions for common problems, and avoid development pitfalls. Coverage includes: Implementing threads, services, receivers, and other background tasksProviding user alertsOrganizing user interface layouts and viewsManaging user-initiated events such as touches and gesturesRecording and playing audio and videoUsing hardware APIs available on Android devicesInteracting with other devices via SMS, web browsing, and social networkingStoring data efficiently with SQLite and its alternativesAccessing location data via GPSUsing location-related services such as the Google Maps APIBuilding faster applications with native code Providing backup and restore with the Android Backup ManagerTesting and debugging apps throughout the development cycle Turn to The Android Developer's Cookbook for proven, expert answers–and the code you need to implement them. It's all you need to jumpstart any Android project, and create high-value, feature-rich apps that sell!

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