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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description INACTIVE - The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the design of wireless networks and in particular to illustrate the differences between fixed and mobile voice and data networks. The design of cellular networks will be motivated in terms of the properties of wireless signal transmission. GSM, GPRS, and UMTS cellular networks will be used as examples of cellular network technology. Medium access control for packet oriented wireless networks will be discussed with examples from data-oriented network technologies such as WiFi (IEEE 802.11 family), WiMax (IEEE 802.16 family) and Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15). Quality of Service support for these policies will be presented. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Calculate loss for radio signals using various loss models. 2. calculate and compare the performance of various signal modulation techniques, describe spread spectrum techniques, and calculate spreading codes using different methods. 3. derive a cellular coverage system using a basic loss model. 4. Describe the principles of mobility and handover, and compare the performance of various handover techniques. 5. Describe the protocols and architectures of various cellular and wireless networks including GSM, GPRS, UMTS, WiFi, WiMax, and Bluetooth. 6. Describe Quality of Service support for various wireless networks and assess basic performance parameters. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities introductionreview of basic networking principles such as layered architecture and connection-oriented vs. connectionless service. Summary of major issues differentiating wireless and wired networks: radio transmission, mobility and handover, connectivity.radio transmissionantennas and propagation, loss models, signal encoding.cellular systemsdesign of cellular systems based on a simple loss model. Concepts of channel reuse, signal interference ratio, system capacity.traffic engineeringErlang's formula and its application to cellular systems.cellular networksbasic properties of cellular networks, mobility and handover. Evolution of cellular networks from voice to data oriented traffic. Generations of cellular networks from 1G to 4G illustrated using GSM, GPRS, and UMTS.data-oriented wireless networksWiFi, WiMaX, and Bluetooth. Emphasis on MAC layer issues. QoS and Mobility support.simulation of wireless networksIntroduction to NS-2 and modelling of wireless networks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 109, 0, GPRS overview, http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/gprs/gprs_tutorial.php, 110, 0, UMTS overview, http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/umts/umts_wcdma_tutorial.php, 111, 0, WCDMA, http://privateline.com/, 112, 0, Bluetooth Tutorial, http://www.palowireless.com/infotooth/tutorial.asp, 113, 0, The Nuts and Bolts of WiMAX, http://www.embedded.com/columns/technicalinsights/201802589?cid=RSSfeed_embedded_news, 114, IEC, 0, OFDM for mobile and data communications, http://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/ofdm/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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