Mobile VPN Delivering Advanced Services in Next Generation Wireless Systems

A virtual private network (VPN) uses public network nodes, like the Internet, to transport data. A mobile VPN is one that allows users of mobile devices like Palm or cell phones to access the network, and the services it offers. Mobile VPNs will enable the wireless workforce by giving them secure access to data on the corporate network while in the field.

Expert guidance on how to successfully build and deploy Mobile Virtual Private Networks Mobile Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have the potential to dramatically improve business productivity and give service providers new revenue opportunities. This in–depth tutorial will help professionals in the field understand both the technology of Mobile VPNs and other advanced wireless data services, as well as their implementation and practical deployment. Shneyderman and Casati discuss the current state of standardization in wireless data. They then explore advanced aspects of mobile technologies, VPN and IP services, providing important information about how Mobile VPN is supported in current and next generation cellular wireless systems. This book introduces a new approach to classifying VPN and other private network access methods and gives a glimpse into where the field is headed by uncovering open issues and future trends in wireless data communications. Offering essential implementation guidance on Mobile VPNs, this book: * Teaches how to implement Mobile VPNs and other advanced data services within wireless systems such as GPRS, CDMA2000, UMTS, and WLAN * Provides a tutorial on relevant topics in data networking and wireless communications * Details radio interface fundamentals and technical aspects of cellular systems of interest * Examines technologies like IP tunneling, security, roaming, addressing, AAA brokerage, and the latest standards as applied in wireless data systems frameworks * Analyzes the equipment involved in Mobile VPNs

Foreword. Preface. Part 1: Wireless Data Fundamentals. Chapter 1: Introduction to MVPN. Chapter 2: Data Networking Technologies. Chapter 3: Wireless Systems Overview: A Radio Interface Perspective. Chapter 4: Wireless Systems Overview: Data Services Perspective. Part 2: MVPN and Advanced Wireless Data Services. Chapter 5: Mobile VPN Fundamentals. Chapter 6: GSM/GPRS and UMTS VPN Solutions. Chapter 7: CDMA2000 VPN Solutions. Chapter 8: Mobile VPN Equipment. Chapter 9: The Future of Mobile Services. Appendix A: Mobile IP Extensions. Appendix B: CDMA2000 RADIUS Accounting Attributes. Appendix C: RADIUS Usage in 3GPP. Acronyms. Bibliography. Index.

ALEX SHNEYDERMAN is an independent consultant. Previously, he was Senior Product Manager at Lucent Technologies for their Springtide Wireless IP Services Switch. A frequent speaker at conferences, Shneyderman is also active in the IEEE and has authored several important white papers on wireless networks and IP services. ALESSIO CASATI is an engineer with Lucent Technologies working on wireless packet data services, products, and protocols. Casati contributed to the standard setting in 3GPP and the IETF in the areas of mobility and QoS. He was a researcher in Italtel Central Research (Telecom Italia).

Mobile Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have the potential to dramatically improve business productivity and give service providers new revenue opportunities. This in-depth tutorial will help professionals in the field understand both the technology of Mobile VPNs and other advanced wireless data services, as well as their implementation and practical deployment.