EHB 408E - Wireless Communication Networks

Course Objectives

1. To provide wireless communication network architectures and design concepts.
2. To teach functionalities of layers of wireless communication networks.
3. To provide students basics of wireless communication network management.

Course Description

Introduction to wireless communication networks and mobile computing. Network architectures and components. Open system interconnection (OSI) Reference Model: Revision of physical layer concepts, medium access control (MAC), network and transport layers. Quality of service (QoS), security and authentication management. Mobility support and mobile computing in wireless communication networks. Network performance evaluation. Wireless local area networks and mobile networks. Applications and outlook.