Subject number:

Subject name:

Subject type:

Semester

obligatory
or
optional

general
or
professional

3035

Wireless computer networks

Obligatory

Professional

5.

ECTS

Lectures

Exercises

Standalone work

Total

6

30

30

120

180

Lecturers and associates

dr.sc. Alberto Teković; Ivan Pešut, dipl.ing. , Ivan Ćavar, ing.

Aim of the subject

Understanding the architecture, design and maintenance of wireless computer networks and systems.

Knowledge and skills

Students will acquire basic knowledge of wireless technology, architecture and design of wireless systems. They will learn the infrastructure and security settings of the wireless network system, and acquire the knowledge needed to develop and implement solutions based on IEEE 802.11 standard.

Lectures content

The basic principles of wireless networks. Overview of protocols and solutions. Wireless network technology in general; Optical networks, Bluetooth and RFID, WiMax 802.16, Cellular mobile networks, Frequency bands, National Standards. Security in wireless networks. Wireless connection of locations. WLAN. Planning WLAN. Wireless networks in large organizations.

Exercises content

Laboratory:

Wireless networks architecture. Designing a WLAN; Basic principles of a unique WLAN, independent AP’s, integrated wireless routers, frequency spectrum - dynamic control, link aggregation, QoS, mesh topology, Ligtweight Access Point Protocol, Network construction, Installation of WLAN controllers, monitoring software WCS , WCS database, adding and updating maps. Basic properties of a unique WLAN; installing AAA servers, routers, configuration of SSL certificates, Voice Roaming configuration, Radio Management for access points, Ad-Hoc networking. Managing a unique WLAN. Maintaining a unique WLAN: error detection, error on the client, error in the link aggregation, dynamic frequency selection errors, diagnostics.

Delivery of

Lectures

Exercises

Lectures are delivered using methods of oral presentations, conversations and demonstrations.

Teaching aids: LCD projector and PPT presentations, as well as blackboard and flipchart when necessary.

Exercises are performed on computers. Exercises will accompany the theoretical material. Exercises are performed in a specially prepared laboratory with appropriate equipment.

Knowledge assessment

Laboratory exercises, written tests

Final exam

MINIMUM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. To define the principles of air interface signal transfer, problems arising in this way of transfer and techniques to solve them
2. To define architecture, basic concepts  and characteristics of 2 and 2.5G (GSM, GPRS  and EDGE) systems
3. To define architecture, basic concepts and characteristics of 3, 3.5G and 4G  systems
4. To define architecture, basic concepts and characteristics of personal and local wireless network (Bluetooth and WLAN)  systems 
5. To evaluate wireless computer networks and areas of their application

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. To explain the principles of air interface signal transfer, problems arising in this way of transfer and techniques to solve them
2. To explain architecture, basic concepts  and characteristics of 2 and 2.5G systems
3. To explain architecture, basic concepts  and characteristics 3, 3.5G and 4G systems
4. To explain architecture, basic concepts and characteristics of personal and local wireless network (Bluetooth and WLAN)  systems 
5. To select the most appropriate wireless computer network for a possible application area