This WISP Explained book covers the business, systems, services and operation of wireless broadband Internet service provider networks. WISP systems provide high speed Internet data wireless connections that can be used for voice, data and video services with user data rates that can be more than 200 Mbps.
You will learn the functional parts of wireless broadband for service providers – WISP networks and how they operate. WISP systems can use licensed frequencies or unlicensed frequencies such as citizens band radio service (CBRS). Discover how WISP system operators can provide customers with Internet, phone, video surveillance, television and other services.
The Key Topics Covered in this Book:
How to Become a WISP – key requirements and opportunities.
WISP Business – key revenues and costs of operating a WISP system.
WISP Services – a master list of types of broadband wireless services and typical rates.
WISP Regulation – free and licensed frequencies, content restrictions and subscriber privacy.
WISP System – the key parts of a WISP system, connections, and how they work.
WISP Setup – key steps to select, install, configure, launch and begin operation of a WISP System.
WISP Operation – customer provisioning, monitoring and network management.
WISP Billing – how to select, setup, configure and use WISP billing systems & services.
WISP Home Network Management – how to select, setup, configure and use WISP systems to view and maintain customer home networks and devices.
WISP Phone Services – how to select, setup, configure and use WISP phone systems & services.
WISP Security Services – how to select, setup, configure and use WISP video surveillance systems & services.
WISP TV Services – how to select, setup, configure and use WISP television systems & services.
Appendixes – Acronyms, Glossary, Sample Documents, Plans & Templates
After Reading this Book or Taking the Course, You Will Be Able To:
Professional Communication – Able to Understand & Share WISP Terms & Acronyms
Communication Services – Types of WISP Wireless Applications and Capabilities
WISP Options – Key Equipment & Services Needed to Acquire & Setup Systems
Functional Parts – understand the key parts of a WISP system and how they work
Services – key features and services that are provided by WISP systems
Special Features
This book and course include access to:
Sample Plans
Case Studies
Templates
Guides
About the Authors
This book was created by help and contributions from more than 50 experienced WISP and wireless broadband experts and professionals. The lead authors include Kalai Kalaichelvan and Lawrence Harte.