Wireless Networks

(Elective - I)

Semester VII - Information Technology
(Mumbai University)

Prof. Sheetal Chaudhari

M.E.( Computer Engineering)

Prof. Kiran Joshi

M.Tech.( Computer Engineering)


Wireless Networks (Elective - I)

(Semester VII – Information Technology, Mumbai University)

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Syllabus

1. Introduction to Wireless Networks : Evolution of Wireless Networks, Challenges, Overview of various Wireless Networks. (Refer Chapter 1)

2. Wireless Communications Principles and Fundamentals : Introduction, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, The Cellular Concept, The Ad Hoc and Semi Ad Hoc Concepts, Wireless Services, Data Delivery Approaches, Overview of Basic Techniques and Interactions Between the Different Network Layers. (Refer Chapter 2)

3. First Generation (1G) Cellular Systems : Introduction, Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS), Nordic Mobile Telephony (NMT). (Refer Chapter 3)

4. Second Generation (2G) Cellular Systems : Introduction, D-AMPS, cdmaOne (IS-95), GSM, IS-41, Data Operations, Cordless Telephony (CT). (Refer Chapter 4)

5. Third Generation (3G) Cellular Systems : Introduction, 3G Spectrum Allocation, Third Generation Service Classes and Applications, Third Generation Standards. (Refer Chapter 5)

6. Fourth Generation (4G) : Introduction, Design Goals for 4G and Beyond and Related Research Issues, 4G Services and Applications, Challenges. (Refer Chapter 6)

7. Satellite Networks : Introduction, Satellite Systems, VSAT Systems, Examples of Satellite-based Mobile Telephony Systems, Satellite based Internet Access. (Refer Chapter 7)

8. Fixed Wireless Access Systems : Wireless Local Loop versus Wired Access, Wireless Local Loop, Wireless Local Loop Subscriber Terminals (WLL), Wireless Local Loop Interfaces to the PSTN, IEEE 802.16 Standards. (Refer Chapter 8)

9. Wireless Local Area Networks : Introduction, Wireless LAN Topologies, Wireless LAN Requirements, The Physical Layer, The Medium Access Control (MAC) Layer, Latest Developments. (Refer Chapter 9)

10. Wireless ATM and Ad Hoc Routing : Introduction, Wireless ATM Architecture, HIPERLAN 2 : An ATM Compatible WLAN, Routing in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks. (Refer Chapter 10)

11. Personal Area Networks (PANs) : Introduction to PAN Technology and Applications, Commercial Alternatives: Bluetooth, Commercial Alternatives: HomeRF. (Refer Chapter 11)

12. Security Issues in Wireless Systems : The Need for Wireless Network Security, Attacks on Wireless Networks, Security Services, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Protocol, Mobile IP, Weaknesses in the WEP Scheme, Virtual Private Network (VPN). (Refer Chapter 12)

13. Economics of Wireless Networks : Introduction, Economic Benefits of Wireless Networks, The Changing Economics of the Wireless Industry, Wireless Data Forecast, Charging Issues.

(Refer Chapter 14)

14. Case Studies on Simulation of Wireless Network Systems : Performance Evaluation of IEEE 802.11 WLAN Configurations Using Simulation, Simulation Analysis of the QoS in IEEE 802.11 WLAN System, Simulation Comparison of the TRAP and RAP Wireless LANs Protocols, Simulation Modeling of Topology Broadcast Based on Reverse-Path Forwarding (TBRPF) Protocol Using an 802.11 WLAN-based MONET Model. (Refer Chapter 13)

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Preface and Acknowledgement

Dear students,

We are extremely happy to present this edition of “Wireless Networks” for you. We have divided the subject into small chapters so that the topics can be arranged and understood properly. The topics within the chapters have been arranged in a proper sequence to ensure smooth flow of the subject.

We are also thankful to the staff members of Tech-Max Publications and others for their efforts to make this book as good as it is. We have jointly made every possible efforts to eliminate all the errors in this book. However if you find any, please let us know, because that will help us to improve further.

We would like to begin this text by thanking the people who made this book what it is today. They are the people who took our words and shaped them into something that we hope will help you to study Wireless Networks.

I (Sheetal) am deeply expressing my gratitude towards Prof. Dr. Faruk Kazi , Prof. Surendra Bhosle(V.J.T.I, Mumbai), Prof. K.P.Adhiya (C.O.E.T. Jalgaon) and
Mr. Tulshiram Sule. Last but not the least I would like to thank my husband Mr. Yogesh for his consistent support.

I (Kiran) would like to express my sincere thanks to Prof. Sunil Mane,
Prof. Dr. Jagnnaath Aghav (C.O.E.P., Pune), Prof. Dr. Alka Mahajan and Prof. Laxman. Ragha for all their consistent motivation. It is my privilege to express sincerest regards towards Mr. Pankaj Shirolkar (Industrialist Pune), Prof. Abhijit R. Joshi, Mr.Ajit Dhakne, Prof. Madhukar Lengare , Prof. Srikant Tandle for their guidance.


Prof. Sheetal Chaudhari

Prof. Kiran Joshi

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