Wireless Communication Networks and Systems

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.1. Introduction PART ONE: TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 2. Transmission Fundamentals 3. Communication Networks 4. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite PART TWO: 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 THREE: 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 FOUR: 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 Glossary References Index