Credits and Contact Hours

3 credits, 43 hours

Course Instructor Name

Dr. Ebrahim Al-Rashed, Prof. Anwar Al-Yatama

Textbook

Kurose & Ross, Computer Networking, 8th edition, 2022.

Mobile Wireless Communications, Mischa Scwartz, 1st Edition, 2005

Catalog Description

Introduction to concepts, principles and practice of wireless and mobile communications and networking. Multiples access protocols for wireless networks. Mobile Internet protocol. Mobile aware adaptation. Extending the client-server model to accommodate mobility. The role of middleware and support tools. Performance issues. Security and legal implications of wireless communications. Emerging technologies.

Prerequisite

CpE-356

Specific Goals for the Course

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze the basic issues of wireless and mobile communications. (Student outcomes: 1)

Compute the capacity of a mobile network based on given frequency. (Student outcomes: 1)

Choose a suitable standard for a given wireless LAN based on given specifications. (Student outcomes: 1)

Use analytic or simulation techniques to evaluate a wireless or mobile network. (Student outcomes: 2)

Work in a team to deliver a working prototype of mobile or wireless components or system. (Student outcomes: 5)

Document their work in a written report including presentation. (Student outcomes: 3)

Demonstrate the main characteristics of mobile IP and explain how it differs from IP with regard to mobility management and location management. (Student outcomes: 1)

Explain the special problems of wireless and mobile computing. (Student outcomes: 4)

Illustrate how email and other traffic is routed using mobile IP.

Use software packages that support mobile and wireless computing.

Topics to Be Covered

Cellular concept and frequency re-use

Handoff problem and solution

Mobile device tracking and call delivery

Mobile Network Security

GSM network architecture and components

Next Generation mobile networks

Mobile IP architecture and operation

IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standard

Satellite communications

Contemporary issues facing wireless and mobile communications