Alternative Access Methods in a Wireless Environment


Overview/Description
To discuss the history, development and functionality of fixed wireless-access, satellite, and trunked-radio technologies

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
110 Minutes

Objectives:

Alternative Access Methods in a Wireless Environment

  • explain what is meant by wireless in the local loop (WLL), outline the advantages and disadvantages of WLL systems, and identify some of the important WLL technologies used.
  • describe the radio spectrum and explain the differing degrees of mobility available in the local loop.
  • define and discuss broadband wireless access, including MMDS, LMDS, Hiperaccess and CABSINET.
  • explain the major issues and advances occurring in the WLL environment.
  • discuss the satellite communications industry– its successes, failures, and future prospects.
  • describe the components, users, functionality, and standards of private mobile radio.
  • provide an overview of trunked radio systems and trunking technologies.
  • provide an overview of cordless technology.

  • Course Number: 21956_eng