Information Technology • VI Semester

IT602 Wireless and Mobile Computing

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Wireless and Mobile Computing introduces wireless communication, cellular systems, mobile networking, WLAN technologies, ad hoc networks, sensor networks, transport protocols and wireless security.

The subject builds an understanding of modern wireless systems and their use in GSM, GPRS, WLAN, Bluetooth, Mobile IP, wireless sensor networks and secure communication.

Course Objectives

Objective 1Provide an overview of wireless communication networks and their applications.
Objective 2Introduce different standards of mobile communication.
Objective 3Explain terminology, devices, principles, schemes and concepts used in wireless networks.
Objective 4Introduce ad hoc networks, sensor networks and their performance issues.
Objective 5Explain wireless security threats and techniques for prevention and detection.

Unit-Wise Syllabus and Notes

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01

Unit I – Wireless Communication Fundamentals

Antennas, propagation, fading, multiple access techniques, cellular systems and traffic engineering.

  • Antenna, radiation pattern, antenna types and gain
  • Propagation modes and fading
  • Wireless digital communication model
  • SDMA, TDMA, FDMA and CDMA
  • DAMA, PRMA and MAC/CA
  • Cellular network organization and operation
  • Handoff, power control and sectorization
  • Traffic engineering, grade of service and Poisson arrival process
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02

Unit II – GSM, GPRS and Mobile Standards

GSM services, architecture, channels, protocols, handover, security and advanced mobile systems.

  • GSM services and system architecture
  • Radio interface and logical channels
  • Protocols, localization and calling
  • Handover and security
  • HSCSD and GPRS architecture
  • GPRS interfaces, channels and mobility management
  • DECT, TETRA and UMTS
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03

Unit III – WLAN, HIPERLAN and Bluetooth

IEEE 802.11 architecture, WLAN standards, protocol layers, HIPERLAN and Bluetooth.

  • IEEE 802.11 LAN architecture
  • 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g
  • Protocol architecture, physical layer and MAC layer
  • MAC management
  • HIPERLAN protocol architecture
  • Access control and MAC sublayers
  • Bluetooth user scenarios, physical and MAC layer
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04

Unit IV – Mobile IP, Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

Mobile networking, routing, wireless sensor networks, mobile TCP variants and WAP.

  • Mobile IP and DHCP
  • Ad hoc network characteristics and performance issues
  • Routing in mobile host
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Indirect TCP, Snooping TCP and Mobile TCP
  • Timeout freezing and selective retransmission
  • Transaction-oriented TCP and WAP
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05

Unit V – Wireless Security

Intrusion detection, password security, malicious software, biometrics, authentication and firewalls.

  • Intruders and intrusion detection
  • Password management
  • Viruses and related threats
  • Worms and Trojan horse defence
  • Biometrics and authentication systems
  • Firewall design principles
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Important Topics for RGPV Examination

UnitHigh-Priority TopicsSuggested Preparation
Unit IMultiple access, cellular organization, handoff, fading and traffic engineeringPrepare diagrams, comparisons and numericals
Unit IIGSM architecture, channels, handover, GPRS and UMTSPractice architecture diagrams and protocol flow
Unit IIIIEEE 802.11 architecture, MAC, HIPERLAN and BluetoothPrepare layer diagrams and standard comparisons
Unit IVMobile IP, ad hoc routing, WSN, mobile TCP and WAPFocus on working, advantages and limitations
Unit VIntrusion detection, viruses, biometrics and firewallWrite definitions, threats and prevention methods

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course code is IT602 for Information Technology VI Semester.
IT602 Wireless and Mobile Computing contains five units.
GSM, HSCSD, GPRS, DECT, TETRA and UMTS are covered in Unit II.
Mobile IP, DHCP, ad hoc networks, sensor networks, mobile TCP and WAP are covered in Unit IV.
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