Course Description
Wireless networks play an increasingly important role in the world of communications. This course provides an introduction to various current and next generation wireless networking technologies and undertakes a detailed exploration of fundamental architectural and design principles used at all layers. Related protocols and their performance are studied using formal analytical tools and realistic simulations
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to :
- Ability to apply the knowledge gained to understand the wireless LAN and WAN technologies available
- Evaluate and assess the different techniques and protocols used to support the infrastructure of wireless and mobile networks,
- Demonstrate an understanding of structure and operation of the first, second and third generation wireless cellular networks,
- Demonstrate an ability to design a communication link by using link budget technique.
Course Content
- Introduction to communication networks
- Protocol and the TCP/IP protocol
- Antenna and propagation
- Satellite Communications
- Wireless Technology Standards & Protocols
- Mobile IP and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
- Cellular Wireless Networks
Course reading materials
- Wireless Communications & Networks 2E, William Stallings, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Hardcover, 2nd edition, Published November 2004, ISBN: 0131918354
- Principles of Wireless Networks: A Unified Approach, by Kaveh Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamurthy Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 1st edition (December 11, 2001), ISBN: 0130930032.