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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

PART ONE: TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Chapter 2: Transmission Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Communication Networks
Chapter 4: Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite

PART TWO: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 5: Overview of Wireless Communication
Chapter 6: The Wireless Channel
Chapter 7: Signal Encoding Techniques
Chapter 8: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
Chapter 9: Spread Spectrum
Chapter 10: Coding and Error Control

PART THREE: WIRELESS LOCAL AND PERSONAL AREA NETWORKS
Chapter 11: Wireless LAN Technology
Chapter 12: Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15

PART FOUR: WIRELESS MOBILE NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONS
Chapter 13: Cellular Wireless Networks
Chapter 14: Fourth Generation Systems and ­LTE-​­Advanced
Chapter 15: Mobile Applications and Mobile IP
Chapter 16: Long Range Communications