Wireless communication networks and systems

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Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
TK5103.2 .S828 2016
Status
Checked Out (Due 4/25/2017)

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Summary

For courses in wireless communication networks and systems

A Comprehensive Overview of Wireless Communications

Wireless Communication Networks and Systems covers all types of wireless communications, from satellite and cellular to local and personal area networks. Organized into four easily comprehensible, reader-friendly parts, it presents a clear and comprehensive overview of the field of wireless communications. For those who are new to the topic, the book explains basic principles and fundamental topics concerning the technology and architecture of the field. Numerous figures and tables help clarify discussions, and each chapter includes a list of keywords, review questions, homework problems, and suggestions for further reading. The book includes an extensive online glossary, a list of frequently used acronyms, and a reference list. A diverse set of projects and other student exercises enables instructors to use the book as a component in a varied learning experience, tailoring courses to meet their specific needs.

Contents

1. Introduction -- Part 1. Technical Background : -- 2. Transmission Fundamentals -- 3. Communication Networks -- 4. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite -- Part 2. Wireless Communication Technology : -- 5. Overview of Wireless Communications -- 6. The Wireless Channel -- 7. Signal Encoding Techniques -- 8. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing -- 9. Spread Spectrum -- 10. Coding and Error Control -- Part 3. Wireless Local And Personal Area Networks : -- 11. Wireless LAN Technology and the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard -- 12. Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15 -- Part 4. Wireless Mobile Networks And Applications : -- 13. Cellular Wireless Networks -- 14. Fourth Generation Systems and Long Term Evolution -- 15. Mobile Applications and Mobile IP -- 16. Long-Range Communications -- Appendices: -- Appendix A. Traffic Analysis -- Appendix B. Fourier Analysis -- Appendix C. Data Link Control Protocols.

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