A Survey on Network Access Technologies for Global Network System Integration

Eke Vincent O. C.; Eke Christopher Ifeanyi

Requirements analysis is the first technical step in the system engineering process. In most cases, it should capture what the users and the developers require. A survey is essential to ensure that the developer and the user have the same perception of the system. Global communications network Access techniques provide ubiquitous network access to the wireless users, enabling services that were available only to wire line users as well as mobile users anywhere and anytime in the world. In this paper, we present the Global Access technologies ranging from third generation (3G) networks to satellite communications network. This survey investigates the satellite and terrestrial networks in terms of capabilities, coverage, cost, benefits and limitations. The survey includes a very detailed overview of the basic operations, features, and equipment of both satellite and some selected terrestrial communications networks.

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Year:

2015

Type of Publication:

Article

Keywords:

ATM Satellite Network; Global Network System Integration; Large Geographical Coverage; Mobile Internet; Network Access Technology

Journal:

IJECCE

Volume:

6

Number:

4

Pages:

463-478

Month:

July