Wireless Communication Basics
Overview/Description
To discuss the development and functionality of wireless communication
Target Audience
Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies
Prerequisites
An understanding of computers and the basic concepts of data communications
Expected Duration
100 Minutes
Objectives:
Wireless Communication Basics
outline the history of radio and describe the major developments that are occurring in the wireless environment.
explain radio waves, propagation, and frequency allocation.
define and discuss the various types of modulation.
define and describe the major multiplexing techniques used in wireless communication.
explain the basics of spread-spectrum technology and discuss the two main spread-spectrum techniques.
explain the basic principles of cellular radio and outline how it operates.
explain packet and circuit switching, and describe the differences between connection-oriented and connectionless communication.
Course Number: 21927_eng