Architecture for IP-Based Next Generation Radio Access Network

High call volumes due to novel mobile data applications necessitate development of next generation wireless networks centered on high performing and highly available radio access networks (RANs). In this chapter, the authors present an innovative IP-based wireless routing architecture (for a RAN) with mechanisms for seamless handoff operations and high Quality of Service (QOS). Algorithms for dynamic configuration of the RAN, and efficacious network bandwidth management through traffic control are also presented. The authors establish the superiority of their system with real-life data indicating significant cost and availability improvements with our system over the traditional networks.