1. CS 414
Introduction to Wireless Networks

2. Who/What? Purushottam “Puru” is fine skipping “Sir” is great
TAs: Advait and Sagar {advait, cse
Focus of class: Wireless Networks

3. Course Goals
To study and understand various aspects of wireless networks
why?
what are implications?
on network design, protocols, applications
Learn/Build/Experiment some new fun ideas and concepts
Get a taste of “systems” problems

4. Course Content What are wireless networks?
physical details, network design
Implication on wireless on network protocols
MAC, Network, TCP
Wireless Technologies
802.11, , Bluetooth, Cellular, RFID, Sensors ...
Hands-on experience building systems

5. Course Content
Basics of wireless: propagation, fading, antennas, modulation
PAN, LAN, WAN, MAN, Cellular, Sensor,RFID
Multi-access mechanisms
Measurements
Mobile-IP, TCP over wireless

6. Course Reading Textbooks Reference papers Few advanced topics
Wireless Communication and Networks, W. Stallings
Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide (Reference book)
Principles of Wireless Networks, K. Pahlavan and P. Krishnamurthy
Mobile Communications, Jochen Schiller
Reference papers
Few advanced topics

7. Pre-requisites CS 348 Computer Networks
If EE student, meet me after class

8. Evaluation Mid-sem: 25% End-sem: 30% Quizzes+Class Participation: 25%
Bi-weekly surprise quiz
Assignments: 20%
Atleast 2 (tutorial-like)
Audit: Passing grade on mid-sem & end-sem

9. Things to remember Two-way class Do not cut-paste anything!
plagiarism = 'FF'
Bring problems to my notice immediately
Follow timelines/deadlines for course
Make use of office hours
Tue, Wed: 4-5 p.m.
Enjoy!