Wireless Networks (UG/PG)

  • Wireless challenges, history.

  • PHY layer: modulation, antenna, channel models, fading mitigation; Case-study: 802.11a.

  • Link layer: single-hop MAC (CSMA, TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA etc); Case-study: WiFi and cellular networks; multi-hop MAC.

  • Network layer: Mobile IP; routing algorithms (AODV, DSDV, DSR, OLSR), routing metrics.

  • Transport layer: TCP over wireless, mobility management, multihop transport.

  • Application layer: Android computing platform.

  • Extra: Future trends.