Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications
The Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications
course provides
students with an understanding of the dynamic shift from older technologies
based on copper lines to the newer wireless technologies, including cellular,
radio, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA), and more. You will receive a brief overview of the history of radio and
radio technologies and a review of newer applications of wireless, including
mobile access to the Internet, wireless office telephone systems, Mobile
Satellite Services, and Third Generation (3G) cellular technologies.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE REQIREMENTS:
Pentium 233 or equivalent computer, with a minimum of 32 MB (48 MB recommended with NT) of memory running Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT(R) 4.0.
Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, Netscape Communicator (Navigator) 4.75 or greater (version 6.0 excluded).
Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 with 256 colors (1024 x 768 with 64K or high color recommended).
16-bit sound card with speakers.
A minimum of 56K internet connection.
Windows MediaPlayer and/or Macromedia Flash 5.0 are required to use this product.
Course length: 16 hours
Course ID:
WRA-1250-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
| Price:
$US
395.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who Can Benefit |
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Students who can benefit from this course are those who need a broad perspective of wireless where it has been, where it is now, and where it is going. This course is beneficial to both newcomers to the field and veterans who need an
overview of wireless.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
display an interest in wireless technology and communications.
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Obtain a good understanding of the principles of radio, especially cellular radio.Gain an appreciation of the problems faced by cellular and other radio-based companies, and how these problems can be addressed.Learn where the various wireless-related industries are headed.
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Related Courses |
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Before: TRA-100: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks After: WRA-2550: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies After: WRA-2600: Understanding Wireless Internet Access
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Course Introduction
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Objectives and OutlineA Tour of Wireless Communications
Module 2: Fundamentals of Radio
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Electromagnetic Energy and SpectrumBeneficial Characteristics of Radio FrequenciesChannel Frequency and Channel Spacing/BandwidthInterferenceModulationElements of a Basic Radio SystemFundamentals of Radio PropagationAttenuation, Loss, Amplification, and GainWhy use Decibel ArithmeticWhat is Link Budget Analysis
Module 3: The Cellular System: An Overview
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Frequency Reuse and System CapacityCell SectorizationAntennas, Base Stations, Backhaul, and SwitchesHandoff and RoamingDigital RadioSpeech Coding and Channel Coding
Module 4: The Cellular System: Network Aspects
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Home Location Registers (HLRs) and Visitor Location Registers (VLRs)Authentication and EncryptionCall Processing
Module 5: Multiple-User Access to Radio Channels
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Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)Rake Receivers and Soft Handoff
Module 6: Fundamentals of Fixed Wireless Systems
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Residential Fixed Wireless ArchitectureCorporate Fixed Wireless ArchitectureWireless Local Loop (WLL)Alternatives for Technologies and SpectrumBroadband ServicesPoint-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Architectures
Module 7: Advanced Wireless Technologies
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and i-modeWireless Access to the InternetInternet Protocol (IP) and Mobile IPIn-Building SystemsMobile Satellite ServiceThird Generation (3G) Cellular |
