3G Cellular and Wireless Local Area Network.
MISM 670
Periodical Review
Internetworking of 3G cellular networks and wireless LANs
This article is about the integration of two networks: 3G cellular and Wireless Local Area Network. The authors talks about the strengths and limitations of both the networks. He says that, “their complementary characteristics make the integration of the two networks a promising trend for next-generation wireless networks”. (Song, Weihua Zhuang, and Aladdin, 2008)
3G (Third generation) cellular networks are wide area cellular networks that cover a huge area with a wide range of services, but have low data transfer rates. Wireless Local Area Network has a high data transfer rate, but could cover only small area like buildings, a city. 3G cellular phones offers services like online banking, video conferencing, online billing, gaming, internet access, etc. Wireless LAN has security features. When the users communicate each other using 3G technology by video conferencing they require high data transfer rate, and security. All the features offered by 3G technology require high data transfer rate and security. Therefore, interworking of these two networks provide both security and high data transfer rate along with wide area connectivity. A fine blend of these two networks is necessary and would be a huge success in the market and create a trend in future generations.
My opinion on this article is that the authors are correct. As the technology is improving day by day, the data transfer rate should also be high to mingle with the improving technology. A combination of high data transfer rate provided by the Wireless LAN and excellent technology with features provided by 3G cellular would be an unbeatable and useful product in the market.
Source Citation: Song, Wei, Weihua Zhuang, and Aladdin Saleh. "Interworking of 3G cellular networks and wireless LANs.(local area networks)(Author abstract)." International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing 2.4 (Jan 18, 2008) retrieved from gale computer database.
