cse4wne wireless network eng
WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEERING
CSE4WNE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the fundamentals of wireless transmission. Students will study the various physical layer issues and impairments, and challenges in wireless communication compared with wired communication. In depth analysis will be carried out on CSMA/CA standards; WEP and Dynamic WEP standards and the processes involved for maintaining privacy and confidentiality in wireless network. A brief introduction will be given to Bluetooth and WiMAX technologies.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE2NEF or CSE5NEF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE41WIR, CSE42WIR, CSE4WIR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Wireless Communications and Networks | Prescribed | William Stallings | Pearson Int. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse wireless network antenna designs to suit particular terrain and application environments to ensure that they give adequate wireless coverage and meet appropriate power specifications and government regulations.
- Activities:
- Week 1-4 of lectures and tutorials deals with indepth analysis of various physical layer challenges, antenna design, different physical layer power output and Government regulations on health and personal safety.
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02. Describe the main differences between the wired and wireless Ethernet protocols that lead to several challenges in the design of wireless networking protocols.
- Activities:
- Week 5-7 deals with the need for a shared medium access protocol for wireless environment, the complete design of 802.11 MAC family protocol and compare them against their wired version viz. 802.3.
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03. Describe the challenges associated with security in a communication network, and describe the different methods used to establish a secure wired and wireless communication network.
- Activities:
- Week 8 and 9 deals with WEP, RC4 encryption and their weakness, how they can fixed by using Dynamic WEP. The tutorial will also deal with RC4 hand simulation and a detailed study on various weaknesses of the RC4 algorithm. Week 10 deals with short range radio communication technologies like Bluetooth, their operation and how they can be effectively deployed
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrakash Veeraraghavan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-term Problem solving test (1 hour) | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the overall non-examination components. | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 3-hour examination | 75 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Weekly workshop Assessment | 10 |