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L01 Introduction
L01 Introduction
4 January 2024
Lecture Hours
Day: Friday
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Grading & Marks Distribution
DIU Grading System
Marks Distribution
Mid-term (20%)
Assignment (10%)
Class Tests (10%)
Attendance & Behavior (10%)
Final (50%)
Pattern of Question?
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Book References
T. S. Rappaport, Wireless
Communications – Principles and
Practice
K. Pahlavan and P. Krishnamurthy,
Principles of Wireless Networks – A Unified
Approach
J-C Chen and T. Zhang, IP-Based Next-
Generation Wireless Networks – Systems,
Architectures, and Protocols
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Course Contents
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Introduction
Why Wirelss?
Tetherless connection: freedom of movement
Cheaper
Faster to deploy
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Classification (Basic)
Range
Topology
Purpose
Frequency
Communication Mode
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Classification (Advanced)
Transmission Medium
Mobility Support
Data Rate
Security Measures
Network Architecture
Power Consumption
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Classification (Other)
Network Coverage
Infrastructure
Reliability & Redundancy
Frequency Hopping
Deployment
Interconnectivity
Transmission Power
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Range
Personal Area Network (PAN): Covers a small
area for personal devices. Example: Bluetooth.
Local Area Network (LAN): Limited to a specific
geographic area, like a home or office. Example: Wi-
Fi.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): Spans a city
or large campus. Example: WiMAX.
Wide Area Network (WAN): Covers a broad area,
often connecting multiple cities or countries.
Example: Cellular networks.
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Topology
Point-to-Point (P2P): Connects two devices
directly. Example: Bluetooth file transfer.
Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP): Connects one
device to multiple others. Example: Wi-Fi hotspot.
Mesh Network: Devices interconnect, providing
multiple paths for data. Example: Zigbee.
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Purpose
Home Network: Used for connecting devices within
a household. Examples: Wi-Fi, Zigbee.
Enterprise Network: Used in businesses for large-
scale connectivity. Examples: Wi-Fi, Ethernet.
Mobile Network: Enables communication for
mobile devices. Examples: 4G LTE, 5G.
Sensor Network: Connects sensors for data
collection. Example: Wireless Sensor Networks
(WSN).
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Frequency
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Networks:
Common for Wi-Fi; 2.4 GHz for wider
coverage, 5 GHz for higher speeds.
60 GHz Networks: Used for high-speed,
short-range communication. Example:
WiGig.
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Communication Mode
Simplex: Data flows in one direction only.
Example: Radio broadcast.
Half-Duplex: Data can flow in both
directions, but not simultaneously.
Example: Walkie-Talkies.
Full-Duplex: Allows simultaneous two-
way communication. Example: Cellular
calls.
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Transmission Medium
Radio Wave Networks: Utilize radio
waves for communication. Example: Wi-Fi.
Infrared Networks: Use infrared signals
for short-range communication. Example:
TV remote controls.
Microwave Networks: Employ
microwave frequencies for long-distance
communication. Example: Satellite
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Mobility Support
Stationary Networks: Devices remain
fixed during communication. Example:
Fixed WiMAX.
Mobile Networks: Devices can move
during communication. Example: Cellular
networks.
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Data Rate
Low Data Rate Networks: Suitable for
simple applications with minimal data
requirements. Example: RFID.
Medium Data Rate Networks: Moderate
data transfer capabilities. Example: Zigbee.
High Data Rate Networks: Support
higher data transfer speeds. Example: 4G
LTE, 5G.
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Security Measures
Secured Networks: Implement
encryption and authentication for data
protection. Example:
WEP/WPA2/WPA3/RSN for Wi-Fi.
Open Networks: Lack strong security
measures, making them more
vulnerable. Example: Public Wi-Fi
hotspots.
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Network Architecture
Client-Server Networks: Devices
connect to a central server for resources.
Example: Traditional Wi-Fi networks.
Peer-to-Peer Networks: Devices
communicate directly with each other
without a central server. Example: Ad-hoc
Wi-Fi networks.
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Power Consumption
Low Power Networks: Designed for
devices with limited power resources.
Example: Zigbee for IoT devices.
High Power Networks: Devices have
sufficient power resources. Example: Wi-Fi
in laptops and smartphones.
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Network Coverage
Indoor Networks: Primarily designed for
communication within buildings. Example:
Wi-Fi in homes or offices.
Outdoor Networks: Span larger areas,
often used for city-wide or rural coverage.
Example: Outdoor Wi-Fi for public spaces.
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure Networks: Rely on fixed
infrastructure elements like routers and
access points. Example: Traditional Wi-Fi
networks.
Infrastructureless Networks: Formed
without relying on a fixed infrastructure,
often in ad-hoc scenarios. Example: Mobile
Ad-hoc Networks (MANET).
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Reliability & Redundancy
Reliable Networks: Prioritize stable and
consistent connections. Example: Fiber-
optic networks.
Redundant Networks: Provide backup
paths for data transmission, enhancing
reliability. Example: Dual-path Wi-Fi setups.
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Frequency-Hopping
Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum
(FHSS): Changes frequencies during
transmission to enhance security and
reduce interference. Example: Bluetooth.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS): Spreads data across a wide
frequency band for robust communication.
Example: 802.11b Wi-Fi.
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Deployment
Public Networks: Accessible to the
general public. Example: Public Wi-Fi
hotspots.
Private Networks: Restricted access,
often for organizational or personal use.
Example: Corporate Wi-Fi networks.
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Interconnectivity
Interconnected Networks: Link
multiple networks for seamless
communication. Example: Internet.
Isolated Networks: Operate
independently, with limited or no
connection to other networks. Example:
Closed intranet systems.
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Transmission Power
Low-Power Networks: Transmit signals
over short distances with limited power.
Example: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
High-Power Networks: Cover larger
areas with stronger signals. Example:
Long-range Wi-Fi.
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3G/45/6G: Mobiles Meet Internet
High Mobility
Not so high data rate
Standardization (political influence)
Spectrum auctioning
Expensive systems are engineered,
constructed, and marketed
Investors pay and expect a heavy return
Subscribers pay all
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New Philosophy
IEEE 802 (and ETSI)
No national bodies: no politics
Low cost products
Licence-exempt spectrum
Opens up market to enterprise and
innovation
Offers higher data rates
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Thank you!
Comments!
Questions?
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