Wireless Network Architecture
Course: Computer Engineering (Cpr E) 543, section XC (CD-ROM), section XE (streaming media)
Introduction to the protocol architecture of the data link layer, network layer and transport layer for wireless networking. Operation and management of Medium Access Control in wireless Local Area Networks; recent developments in 802.11 and Bluetooth; mobile IP; mobile TCP; Wireless Application Protocol.
Course Topics:
1. Introduction of wireless networking and its application
2.Wireless Local Area Network protocol: MAC operation; MAC management
3. Mobile Internet protocol
4. Mobile transmission control protocol
5. Advanced topics in IEEE 802.11
Prerequisite: credit or enrollment in Cpr E 489 (Computer Networking and Data Communications) or Cpr E 430/530 (Advanced Protocols and Network Security)
Computer requirements: College of Engineering distance education specifications
Dates: May 16-July 8
Delivery method: CD-ROM or streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: CD-ROM $750, streaming media $540 (If you drop this course, part or all of the delivery fee may be refunded dependent on the date of the drop.)
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Information Assurance
Instructor: Morris Chang, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: May 9
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