Description

Challenges in mobile computing.

Media access protocols.

Wireless LAN and WAN.

3G, 4G and 5G technologies

Ad hoc, VANET delay-tolerant and opportunistic networking.

Sensor networks.

Various cross-cutting themes, including energy, privacy and security.

Modeling and simulation of mobile networks.

Finalité

The objective of the course is to study mobile and wireless network systems, their architectures and technologies.

Compétences visées

Deep understanding of the architectures of cellular networks, WiFi and VANet

Description des modalités d'évaluation

Hands-on labs are organized to cover key parts of the teaching module and evaluated based on lab reports. Presentations will be requested and evaluated. The final exam is based on exercises covering the whole module.

Prérequis

Basics in computer networks and communication protocols.