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4G Wireless Systems

1) 4G wireless systems aim to offer faster data access to a wide variety of devices over cellular networks, allowing for mobility. This would position cellular networks as the primary means of wireless data access. 2) Security is a major challenge for 4G wireless given issues like interference and the opportunity for new threats as more devices connect. Future 4G systems will require thorough security analysis before implementation. 3) 4G wireless will likely involve a unification of different wireless networks through software-defined radios and devices that can access various network types. However, upgrading all cellular hardware poses a technological obstacle to implementing a 4G network using packet switching.

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4G Wireless Systems

1) 4G wireless systems aim to offer faster data access to a wide variety of devices over cellular networks, allowing for mobility. This would position cellular networks as the primary means of wireless data access. 2) Security is a major challenge for 4G wireless given issues like interference and the opportunity for new threats as more devices connect. Future 4G systems will require thorough security analysis before implementation. 3) 4G wireless will likely involve a unification of different wireless networks through software-defined radios and devices that can access various network types. However, upgrading all cellular hardware poses a technological obstacle to implementing a 4G network using packet switching.

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4G Wireless

4G Wireless Systems

Introduction
Consumers demand more from their technology. Whether it be a television, cellular phone, or refrigerator, the latest technology purchase must have new features. With the advent of the Internet, the most-wanted feature is better, faster access to information. Cellular subscribers pay extra on top of their basic bills for such features as instant messaging, stock quotes, and even Internet access right on their phones. But that is far from the limit of features; manufacturers entice customers to buy new phones with photo and even video capability. Advantages of 4G: In a fourth-generation wireless system, cellular providers have the opportunity to offer data access to a wide variety of devices. The cellular network would become a data network on which cellular phones could operate as well as any other data device. Sending data over the cell phone network is a lucrative business. In the information age, access to data is the killer app that drives the market. The most telling example is growth of the Internet over the last 10 years. Wireless networks provide a unique twist to this product: mobility. This concept is already beginning a revolution in wireless networking, with instant access to the Internet from anywhere. Wireless Security: History: The original cellular phone network in the United States was called the Analog Mobile Phone System (AMPS). It was developed by AT&T and launched in 1983. AMPS operated in the 800 MHz range, from 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz

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Wireless Security Issues: Wireless systems face a number of security challenges, one of which comes from interference. As more wireless devices begin to use the same section of electromagnetic spectrum, the possibility of interference increases. This can result in a loss of signal for users. Threats: Because instances of 4G wireless systems currently only exist in a few laboratories, it is difficult to know exactly what security threats may be present in the future. However, one can still extrapolate based on past experience in wired network technology and wireless transmission.

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Security Architecture:

The above topics merely comprise a brief overview of some of the issues involved in wireless handheld device security. They by no means define a complete security solution for 4G wireless security. Rather, these topics serve as examples of some of the more prominent security problems that currently exist or may exist in future wireless systems. A more thorough security analysis is needed before a 4G wireless system can be implemented. 4G Hardware: Ultra Wide Band Networks: Ultra Wideband technology, or UWB, is an advanced transmission technology that can be used in the implementation of a 4G network. The secret to UWB is that it is typically detected as noise. Smart Antennas: Multiple smart antennas can be employed to help find, tune, and turn up signal informa- tion. Since the antennas can both listen and talk, a smart antenna can send signals back in the same direction that they came from. This means that the antenna system cannot only hear many times louder, but can also respond more loudly and directly as well (ArrayComm 2003 ). Smart antennas can thereby: Optimize available power Increase base station range and coverage Reuse available spectrum Increase bandwidth Lengthen battery life of wireless devices

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4G Software: 4G will likely become a unification of different wireless networks, including wireless LAN technologies (e.g. IEEE 802.11), public cellular networks (2.5G, 3G), and even personal area networks. Under this umbrella, 4G needs to support a wide range of mobile devices that can roam across different types of networks (Cefriel ). These devices would have to support different networks, meaning that one device would have to have the capability of working on different networks. One solution to this multi-network functional device is a software defined radio. Advantages: There are many advantages of packets and very few disadvantages. Packets are a proven method to transfer information. Packets are: More Secure Packets are inherently more secure for a variety of reasons: A predictable algorithm does not split packets they can be of any size and contain any amount of data. Packets can also travel across the network right after each other or separated by packets from other devices; they can all take the same route over networks or each take a different route. The data in packets can be encrypted using conventional data encryption methods. There are many ways to encrypt data, including ROT-13, PGP, and RSA; the information in a packet can be encoded using any one of them, because a packet doesnt care what kind of data it carries. There is no simple way to reconstruct data from packets Disadvantages:

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Unfortunately, to use packet, all cellular hardware will need to be upgraded or replaced. Consumers will be required to purchase new phones, and providers will need to install new equipment in towers. The technological disadvantage of using packets is not really a disadvantage, but more of an obstacle to overcome. As the voice and data networks are merged, there will suddenly be millions of new devices on the data network. This will require either rethinking the address space for the entire Internet or using separate address spaces for the wireless and existing networks. Conclusion: Consumers demand that software and hardware be user-friendly and perform well. Indeed, it seems part of our culture that customers expect the highest quality and the greatest features from what they buy. The cellular telephone industry, which now includes a myriad of wireless devices, is no exception. This is a need that demands a solution. Todays wired society is going wireless, and it has a problem. 4G is the answer.

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