Wireless Network Systems and Security

Catalog description

Fundamental techniques in the design, operation, performance evaluation, and security of wireless network systems. Among the topics covered are first, second, third, and fourth generation wireless systems, cellular wireless networks, medium access techniques, physical layer, protocols (AMPS, IS-95, IS-136, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, cdma2000, etc.), fixed wireless systems, personal area networks (PANs) including Bluetooth and Home RF systems, wireless local area network(WLAN) technologies, architectures, protocols, and standards, and advanced topics. Security of WLANs, wireless sensor networks (WSNs), cellular systems, and Bluetooth and Home RF networks will be dealt with as well. Intended for graduate students in computer science, software engineering, and electrical engineering who have some background in computer networks.