Wireless & Mobile Computing Notes

CS702(C) Wireless & Mobile Computing complete study material for RGPV CSE 7th Semester. Download unit-wise notes, important questions, PYQ analysis and exam resources for traditional networks, TCP/IP, routing protocols, WLAN, IEEE 802.11, Mobile IP, GSM, Mobile OS and M-Commerce.

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About Wireless & Mobile Computing

Wireless & Mobile Computing focuses on communication networks where users and devices can access services without fixed wired connections. This subject covers traditional networking basics, wireless LANs, mobile IP, ad hoc routing, mobile transport, GSM architecture, mobile operating systems and mobile commerce.

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Traditional Networks

Study LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet, TCP/IP, IP addressing, DNS, NAT, VLAN and IPv6.

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Wireless Networks

Learn WLAN, IEEE 802.11, hidden terminal, exposed terminal, Mobile IP and ad hoc routing.

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Mobile Computing

Understand GSM, mobile transport layer, mobile operating systems, Android, iOS and M-Commerce.

Wireless & Mobile Computing Unit-Wise Notes

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Unit 1: Traditional Networks & TCP/IP

Review of LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet, bridges, routers, TCP/IP architecture, ARP/RARP, IP addressing, IP datagram, ICMP, subnetting, CIDR, DNS, NAT, VLAN and IPv6.

  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Subnetting & CIDR
  • NAT, VLAN & IPv6
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Unit 2: Routing & Transport Layer

Traditional routing and transport, BGP, RIP, OSPF, multiplexing, ports, TCP segment format, three-way handshake, flow control, congestion control, TCP Tahoe, Reno and UDP.

  • BGP, RIP & OSPF
  • TCP Handshake
  • UDP Message Format
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Unit 3: WLAN, Mobile IP & Ad Hoc Networks

Wireless LANs, hidden/exposed terminal problems, IEEE 802.11, spread spectrum, Mobile IP, agent advertisement, tunneling, ad hoc routing, AODV, DSDV, DSR and ZRP.

  • IEEE 802.11
  • Mobile IP
  • AODV, DSDV, DSR
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Unit 4: Mobile Transport Layer & GSM

Mobile transport layer, unsuitability of traditional TCP, I-TCP, S-TCP, M-TCP, cellular networks, GSM services, GSM architecture, localization, calling, handover and roaming.

  • I-TCP, S-TCP, M-TCP
  • GSM Architecture
  • Handover & Roaming
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Unit 5: Mobile OS & M-Commerce

Mobile device operating systems, constraints and requirements, commercial mobile OS, software development kit, iOS, Android, M-Commerce structure, mobile payment and security issues.

  • Android & iOS
  • Mobile Payment
  • Security Issues
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Detailed Syllabus

Complete syllabus of CS702(C) Wireless & Mobile Computing for RGPV CSE 7th Semester.

Unit 1

Review of traditional networks including LAN, MAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet and interconnectivity devices. Review of TCP/IP protocol architecture, ARP/RARP, IP addressing, IP datagram format and delivery, routing table format, ICMP messages, subnetting, supernetting, CIDR, DNS, private addressing, NAT, SNAT, DNAT, firewalls, VLANs, VLAN concepts, comparison with real LANs, VLAN tagging and IPv6.

Unit 2

Study of traditional routing and transport including BGP, hidden network and autonomous system, BGP messages, RIP, OSPF, multiplexing, ports, TCP segment format, sockets, synchronization, three-way handshake, variable window size, flow control, timeout, retransmission algorithms, connection control, silly window syndrome, TCP Tahoe, Reno, SACK and UDP message encapsulation.

Unit 3

Wireless LAN transmission medium, MAC problems, hidden and exposed terminals, near and far terminals, infrastructure and ad hoc networks, IEEE 802.11 architecture, protocol architecture, physical layer, spread spectrum, MAC management, power management, security, Mobile IP, agent advertisement and discovery, registration, tunneling, ad hoc network routing, AODV, DSDV, DSR and ZRP.

Unit 4

Mobile transport layer, unsuitability of traditional TCP, I-TCP, S-TCP, M-TCP, wireless cellular networks, cellular system, cellular network vs WLAN, GSM services, GSM system architecture, localization and calling, handover and roaming.

Unit 5

Mobile device operating systems, special constraints and requirements, commercial mobile operating systems, software development kit, iOS, Android, M-Commerce structure, advantages and disadvantages, mobile payment system and security issues.

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PYQ Analysis

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Important Questions - Wireless & Mobile Computing

Most important questions for 7 marks and 14 marks answers.

  1. Explain TCP/IP protocol architecture.
  2. Explain ARP, RARP and IP addressing.
  3. Explain subnetting, supernetting and CIDR.
  4. Explain NAT, SNAT and DNAT.
  5. Explain VLAN and compare it with real LAN.
  6. Explain IPv6 address structure and header.
  7. Explain BGP and its messages.
  8. Explain RIP and OSPF routing protocols.
  9. Explain TCP segment format and three-way handshake.
  10. Explain TCP flow control and congestion control.
  11. Explain TCP Tahoe, Reno and SACK.
  12. Explain UDP message format and pseudo header.
  13. Explain hidden terminal and exposed terminal problems.
  14. Explain IEEE 802.11 architecture.
  15. Explain Mobile IP and tunneling.
  16. Explain ad hoc routing protocols AODV, DSDV, DSR and ZRP.
  17. Explain I-TCP, S-TCP and M-TCP.
  18. Explain GSM architecture, services, handover and roaming.
  19. Explain Android and iOS mobile operating systems.
  20. Explain M-Commerce structure, mobile payment system and security issues.

PYQ Analysis Table

Topic Unit Expected Frequency Importance
TCP/IP Architecture Unit 1 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Subnetting, CIDR, NAT Unit 1 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
BGP, RIP, OSPF Unit 2 High ⭐⭐⭐⭐
TCP Handshake & Flow Control Unit 2 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
IEEE 802.11 Unit 3 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mobile IP Unit 3 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ad Hoc Routing Protocols Unit 3 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I-TCP, S-TCP, M-TCP Unit 4 High ⭐⭐⭐⭐
GSM Architecture Unit 4 Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
M-Commerce & Mobile Security Unit 5 High ⭐⭐⭐⭐

FAQs - Wireless & Mobile Computing

What is Wireless & Mobile Computing?

Wireless & Mobile Computing deals with communication and computing where devices can connect without fixed wired networks.

What is Mobile IP?

Mobile IP allows mobile devices to move across networks while maintaining continuous IP connectivity.

What is IEEE 802.11?

IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards used for Wireless LAN communication.

What is GSM?

GSM is a cellular communication standard used for mobile voice and data services.

What is M-Commerce?

M-Commerce means buying, selling and payment activities performed through mobile devices.

Is Wireless & Mobile Computing scoring?

Yes, it is scoring if you prepare diagrams, definitions, protocols, comparisons and applications properly.

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