IT 601: Mobile Computing: Session 1
IT 601: Mobile Computing: Session 1
IT 601: Mobile Computing: Session 1
Session 1
Introduction
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Course Evaluation
Home assignment 10%
Pop Quizzes 5%
MidSem 25%
Project 25%
EndSem 35%
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Course Evaluation
Academic dishonesty (in any form) will not be tolerated
will result in FF grade
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Prerequisite
Basic Computer Networks
Sound knowledge in traditional MAC protocols
IP routing protocols
TCP
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References
Mobile Communications J. Schiller, Pearson
education publishing 2003
Wireless Communications and Networks W.
Stallings, Pearson education publishing 2002
Technical papers will be given out throughout the
course
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Introduction
What is different in wireless network?
Bandwidth
Error rate
Media
Signal strength (fading)
MAC
Mobility
Security
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Wireless networks
Two types
Voice network
Cellular systems (GSM, CDMA etc.)
Data network
WiFi, HiperLAN
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MAC Layer
How wireless stations share the air medium and
avoid contention to transmit data successfully
listen before you speak or speak at
predetermined interval
Unique problems
Hidden node
Exposed node
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Network Layer
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Transport Layer
Reliable Transport such as TCP may not work well
in wireless medium
TCP inherently assumes that packet loss is due to
congestion
Needs modification for wireless network
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802.16
120Mbps
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WiFi Network
Basic Service Set
Access Point
Wireline network
g
Access Point
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WiFi Network
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Bluetooth
Short range (10m),moderate data rate (720kbps) for creating an adhoc network
between personal devices
One master and upto
7 slaves in a piconet
Master controls the transmission
schedules of all the devices
TDMA scheduling
PICONET
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