Covers wireless packet data networks. Explores how the distinctive characteristics of the wireless medium affect not only the physical layer but the entire OSI seven layer model. In this course we will study papers, standards, and federal regulations covering different aspects of wireless data networks. There will be a semester long project. Same as TLEN 5520 Wireless LANs.

- Why is wireless different? Wireless Communication Overview - Medium Access: Contention, Hidden terminals, Capture - Physical Layer, Medium Access, Management - Wireless Network Theory: Models, Throughput, Capacity - Multihop Network Routing: Proactive vs. Reactive Routing - Dynamic Source Routing Protocol: Route Discovery & Maintenance - WLAN Applications: Hot Spots, Public Safety, Community Networks - BlueTooth and 802.15: Personal Area Networks - WLAN-like Technologies, 802.16, Metropolity Area Networks, Sensor Networks, Simple End Devices, RFID, Tracking

Students will be able to design and analyze wireless data networks.

A graduate course in data networking such as: TLEN 5330 Data Communication I, CSCI 5273 Network Systems, or ECEN 5032 Communication Networks. You should be familiar with chapters 1-4 in the optional text.

Web and e-mail access required. Students will need to sign up for the class list in order to get announcements, homework, solutions, and commentary.