Ss7 Basics

This introductory book explains how the public telephone network is coordinated through the use of signaling messages. The SS7 common channel signaling has been standardized since the 1970's and is used by almost all public telephone companies throughout the world. If you are involved in telecommunications systems, SS7 is part of your system. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation and control of public telephone systems.This book covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary.

Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) is a signaling network protocol that acts as a heart of a telecommunication networks. This book is written for those who have general interests & enthusiasm about the voice as well as data networks of telecommunication systems.

A complete, practical guide to the world's most popular signaling system, including SIGTRAN, GSM-MAP, and Intelligent Networks. Provides in-depth coverage of the SS7 protocols, including implementation details Covers SS7 over IP (SIGTRAN) using real-world examples Covers SS7/C7 from both a North American and European perspective, providing a broad international understanding of the technology and associated standards Explains mobile wireless concepts and signaling, including mobile application part (MAP) Provides a thorough explanation of the Intelligent Network (IN) and associated protocols (INAP/AIN) Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) is a signaling network and protocol that is used globally to bring telecommunications networks, both fixed-line and cellular, to life. SS7 has numerous applications and is at the very heart of telecommunications. Setting up phone calls, providing cellular roaming and messaging, and supplying converged voice and data services are only a few of the ways that SS7 is used in the communications network. SS7 also provides the point of interconnection between converging voice and data networks. This transition, which affects everyone who works with the data network, has bolstered the need for practical and applied information on SS7. In short, anyone who is interested in telecommunications should have a solid understanding of SS7. Signaling System No. 7 (SS7/C7): Protocol, Architecture, and Services will help you understand SS7 from several perspectives. It examines the framework and architecture of SS7, as well as how it is used to provide today's telecommunications services. It also examines each level of the SS7 protocol-all the way down to the bit level of messages. In addition, the SIGTRAN standards are discussed in detail, showing the migration from SS7 to IP and explaining how SS7 information is transported over IP.

This introductory book explains the operation of the signaling system 7 (SS7) and how it controls and interacts with public telephone networks and VoIP systems. SS7 is the standard communication system that is used to control public telephone networks. In addition to voice control, SS7 technology now offers advanced intelligent network features and it has recently been updated to include broadband control capabilities, local number portability, and mobile communication services. SS7 networks are now interconnecting with and operating on Internet data networks. This book will help the reader gain an understanding of SS7 technology, network equipment, and overall operation. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network. SS7 Basics, 3rd Edition is for the technical and the non-technical reader alike. SS7 network architecture including SSP, SCP, and STP operations. ? Call processing control (ISUP) and broadband telephony applications (BISUP). ? Mobile application part (MAP) for communication with wireless systems.. ? Transaction capabilities part (TCAP). ? Operations, Maintenance and Administration (OMAP). ? SS7 interaction with voice over data networks including SIP, MGCP, MEGACO and H.323. ? Transporting SS7 messages over IP networks using SIGTRAN and SCTP. ? Number portability including local portability (LNP), service portability, and geographic portability. ? Intelligent Network (IN) and SS7. ? International SS7 systems.

Exploring ideas that are critical in shaping network evolution, this fifth edition provides the necessary understanding of deployed, current, and emerging technologies that are being used in the business world. This has been newly updated to reflect the inudstry's latest advancements and current trends and covers all major information-industry technologies, including ADSL, cable modems, fiber-optic technology, ATM, optical networks, VoIP, and mobile communications.

The third edition of the already popular line of Wireless Basics books explains how various wireless services work and their interconnection with traditional telephone networks. It is a well-known fact that wireless technology and services are continually changing. Author and industry veteran Harry E. Young understands these changes in the industry and provides descriptions and diagrams of typical interconnection arrangements for cellular, paging, PCS, land mobile radio, SMR and satellite systems.

“By 2008, some 2 billion people will be using mobile phones and devices, in many cases to access advanced data services. Against this backdrop, the need for efficient and effective network design will be critical to the success of increasingly complex mobile networks.” Simon Beresford-Wylie (SVP, Nokia Networks) With the complexity of the cellular networks increasing day by day, a deeper understanding of the design and performance of end-to-end cellular networks is required. Moreover, all the types of networks from 2G-2.5G-3G seem to co-exist. Fundamentals of Cellular Network Planning and Optimisation covers end-to-end network planning and optimisation aspects from second generation GSM to third generation WCDMA networks including GPRS and EDGE networks. All the sub-systems of the network i.e. radio network, transmission network and core network have been covered with focus on both practical and theoretical issues. By bringing all these concepts under one cover, this book becomes essential reading for the network design engineers working either with cellular service vendors or operators, experts/scientists working on end-to-end issues and undergraduate/post-graduate students. Key Highlights: Distinctly divided into four parts: 2G (GSM), 2.5G (GPRS & EDGE), 3G (WCDMA) and introduction to 4G (OFDM, ALL-IP, WLAN Overview) respectively Each part focuses on the radio, transmission and core networks. Concentrates on cellular network planning process and explains the underlying principles behind the planning and optimizing of the cellular networks. The text will serve as a handbook for anyone engaged in the study, design, deployment and business of cellular networks.

This introductory book explains the basic operation of the signaling system 7 (SS7). SS7 is the standard communication system that is used to control public telephone networks. This book will help the reader gain an understanding of SS7 technology, network equipment, and overall operation. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network. The SS7 common channel signaling has been standardized since the 1970's and is used by almost all public telephone companies throughout the world. If you are involved in telecommunications systems, SS7 is part of your system. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation and control of public telephone systems. The use of SS7 provides the ability to offer enhanced services and telephone network features. Traditional signaling systems cannot provide the level of sophistication required to deliver much more than basic telephone service. This book is intended to serve as a brief introduction to SS7, allowing the reader to gain an overall appreciation and understanding of its structure and impact. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network when SS7 functionality is easy-to-understand manner, for the technical and the non-technical reader alike. Some of the most important topics featured are: - SS7 network architecture including SSP, SCP, and STP operations. - Common Control Packet Switching. - Call processing control (ISUP) and broadband telephony applications (BISUP). - Message Transfer Part (MTP) - Mobile application part (MAP) - Transaction capabilities part (TCAP). - Operations, Maintenance and Administration (OMAP). - Telephony Applications

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