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Slides
The slides will be published immediately before the corresponding lessons. They will be similar to the ones of last term (see below)
Kapitel 1: Einführung
Kapitel 2: Physical Layer
Kapitel 3: WLAN Physical Layer
Kapitel 4: WLAN Architektur
Kapitel 5: WLAN MAC Layer
Kapitel 6: WLAN Funktionen
Kapitel 7: WiMAX
Kapitel 8: WLAN Direct Mode



Exercises
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3


Matlab Scripts


Applet for calculating coverage range of wireless systems



Link to all documents of last term
Computer Networks 2 SS 09


Additional Reading

CT Article on Mobile WiMAX


General Information on the Lecture, Term WS 09/10:
EDV Nr. 21404 (Bachelor)
Date: Mo 11.45h-13.15h
Room: 115
SWS/ECTS: 3/3

Contents
This lecture provides in-depth knowledge on wireless networks. The following standards will be presented in detail:
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
  • IEEE 802.16d/e WMAN
  • Bluetooth PAN

In particular for all of these standards the following items are covered:
  • Provided Services
  • Architecture
  • Protocols and Procedures
  • Access Technologie
  • Performance figures, e.g. throughput, coverage,...

Moreover, general aspects of wireless communications, such as the characteristics of the mobile propagation channel, modulation and coding, Link Budget and coverage calculations are discussed.

In addition to the lecture (Monday 11.45h-13.15h) exercises are provided to the students. The exercises will be discussed jointly in the frame of a block seminar. The date of the block seminar will be fixed later. It is strongly recommended that students try to prepare the excercises individually before the block seminar.
Announcements
WS 09/10
12.10.2009
First lesson in this term



Fr. 06.11.2009, 08.15h-11.30, Room 137
Exercise 1


Fr. 18.12.2009, 08.15h-11.30, Room 137
Exercise 3


Fr. 15.01.2010, 08.15h-11.30, Room 137
Exercise 2 and WEP Security Demo