Backhaul for mobile networks is a critical piece of network operations to ensure capacity and speed, as it relates to the transport of data from distributed network sites to the network core. RCR Wireless News has assembled a variety of resources on aspects of telecommunications backhaul networks, to increase understanding and examine trends and challenges in the market – particularly in light of network needs as operators transition to Long Term Evolution.
Our mobile backhaul resource incorporates information for both those who are new to backhaul concepts, as well as advanced details for those familiar with telecom networks. We take a holistic view of backhaul, including the ongoing needs of legacy networks, future movement toward LTE-Advanced, and considerations of Heterogeneous Networks including small cells and the continuing evolution of Wi-Fi’s role in cellular networks. As radio access networks evolve to higher speeds and capacity, so must the backhaul component — and RCR Wireless provides the necessary insight for understanding the complexity of these network investments.
We start out with definitions of basic backhaul-related concepts, and explanations of different types of routing technology within backhaul networks, such as Multi-Protocol Label Switching and Carrier Ethernet architecture. We have collected several galleries of MPLS PDFs and MPLS network diagrams to provide visual guides, along with curated MPLS tutorial videos, IP MPLS tutorial videos and MPLS tutorial PDFs that offer a deeper understanding of the role of MPLS and how it functions within a telecom network. Information is also included on MPLS topology and comparisons with Carrier Ethernet. We offer additional insight on the latter through a series of multimedia offerings, such as Power Point and PDF files.
RCR Wireless talks to experts about the benefits of MPLS, including an examination of topics to consider in regards to MPLS security. We offer an in-depth analysis of different operational functions within backhaul networks, including the IEEE 1588v2 standard as well as the functions of the MPLS Provider Edge equipment. Comparisons and discussions of different flavors of telecom network connections are also included, covering Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks, Virtual Private LAN services, IP VPNs vs. MPLS, and leased lines.
Backhaul networks need to face the challenges of evolving networks, and RCR Wireless addresses the transport needs of legacy networks through the topic of Ethernet over TDM, while also looking ahead to the projected backhaul needs for LTE networks. In terms of LTE backhaul, the network landscape is expected to change substantially as networks evolve to LTE-Advanced, which introduces the concept of Heterogenous Networks and new backhaul issues to solve with providing support for small cells. We also offer a gallery of LTE architecture diagrams and a look at changing LTE network topology.
RCR Wireless also does not neglect the topic of wired vs. wireless backhaul, speaking with experts in microwave backhaul for their perspective on upcoming trends in microwave backhaul and factors to consider in designing microwave links for backhaul. This is your resource for a comprehensive look at how backhaul networks operate, operational factors to consider in such networks, and information from experts on the latest trends and upcoming challenges in the backhaul space.
Specific stories on backhaul network topics include:
- How Does MPLS Routing Work?
- Backhaul Basics, A Definition
- Benefits of MPLS
- MPLS Security
- MPLS Tutorial
- LTE Architecture Diagram Gallery
- MPLS Network Diagram Gallery
- MPLS Tutorial PDFs
- MPLS Topology
- LTE Topology
- IP MPLS Tutorials
- Carrier Ethernet Architecture
- LTE WLAN
- CE: Carrier Ethernet PPT and PDFs
- MPLS L2VPNs
- MPLS PE
- IEEE 1588v2
- MPLS vs. VPN vs. Leased Line
- Microwave Link Design
- Microwave Link Design Process
- MPLS PDFs
- LTE Backhaul
- Ethernet Over TDM
- VPLS vs. MPLS
- IP VPN vs. MPLS
