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Basics of Wireless (Access) Networks [Two Days]
Prerequisites: none
Who should attend:
Any employee who needs to understand the applications, functions, systems, and workings of a Wireless (Access) Network
Description:
This course describes the infrastructure of a Wireless (Access) Network. It begins with an overview of wireless networks evolution and digital revolution. Various forms of voice encoding and transmission are described and contrasted (FDMA, TDMA, GSM). Public and private wireless applications are described along with their strengths and weaknesses. Fixed and mobile networks are also examined with careful attention paid to the impact on available bandwidth. Emerging and future applications are described so that the student knows the various alternatives that are being considered.
1. Wireless Overview
| a. |
Network Model |
| b. |
Implementation Models |
| c. |
Public versus Private Nets |
| d. |
Fixed versus Mobile Wireless |
2. Analog Systems (1st Generation)
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System Design Objectives |
| b. |
MSAs versus RSAs |
| c. |
Coverage and Competition Today |
| d. |
Multiplexing Schemes |
3. PCS/Digital Systems (2nd Generation)
| a. |
System Design Objectives |
| b. |
BTAs versus MTAs |
| c. |
New Coverage Plans |
| d. |
Different Competitive Sets |
| e. |
New Multiplexing Schemes |
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4. The Interim Step (named 2.5 Generation)
| a. |
System Design Objectives |
| b. |
Overlaid systems |
| c. |
Evolutionary Coverage and Competition |
| d. |
GSM makes it's North American move |
5. Third Generation (3G)
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System Design Objectives |
| b. |
New Network Requirements |
| c. |
Coverage expectations |
| d. |
Mobility and Data Expectations |
| e. |
What Protocols now? |
6. Network Concerns
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New requirements |
| b. |
Equipment Evolution |
| c. |
Directions for the Future |
| d. |
Issues to watch |
7. Private System Alternatives
| a. |
Fixed Wireless Systems |
| b. |
Mobile Wireless Systems |
8. Newly-emerging alternatives
| a. |
Ideas for new offices |
| b. |
Ideas for expanding offices |
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