2. Wireless networks: A wireless network is any type
of computer network that uses wireless data
connection for connecting network
Digital device: A device that represents
information using the convention building on the
binary digits 0 or 1.
3. The Wireless Revolution
• Mobile phones have become mobile platforms for
delivering digital data, used for recording and
downloading photos, video and music, Internet
access, and transmitting payments.
• An array of technologies provides high-speed wireless
access to the Internet for PCs and other wireless
handheld devices and cell phones.
• Businesses increasingly use wireless to cut costs,
increase flexibility, and create new products and
services.
4. Wireless Transmission Media and Devices
• Microwave systems transmit high-frequency radio
signals through the atmosphere.
• Communication satellites are used for
geographically dispersed organizations
5. Devices for Wireless Transmission
• Cellular telephones
• Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
• Smart phones
6. Advantages
It is convenient to use
This wireless network can serve increased
number of clients with existing equipment
Cost is less than wired network
7. Cellular Network Standards and Generations
Standards:
• Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
• Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
8. STANDARDS
GSM: Developed to provide common 2nd-
generation technology for Europe.200 million
customers worldwide, almost 5 million in the
North America
CDMA: It is a channel access method used by
various radio communication technologies
9. Cellular Generations
• 1G: Analog cellular networks for voice
communication
• 2G: Digital wireless networks, primarily for voice
communication; limited data transmission
capability
10. Cellular Generations: (Continued)
2.5G: This is between 2nd and 3rd generations and it
is associated with General packet radio
services(GPRS)
• 3G: High-speed; mobile; supports video; always-
on transmission for e-mail, Web browsing, instant
messaging
11. Mobile Wireless Standards for Web Access
• Wireless Application Protocol (WAP): Uses
Wireless Markup Language (WML) and micro
browsers
• I-mode: Uses compact HTML and allows for
continuous connection
13. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
established global wireless network standards
Global Wireless Network Standards:
• IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth) for the Personal Area
Network (PAN)
• IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) for the Local Area Network
(LAN)
15. Bluetooth:
It is a wireless technology standard for
exchanging data.
It Can link up to 8 devices in 10-m area
Low power is required for data transmision
16. Wi-Fi
Infrastructure mode: Devices use access point to
communicate with wired network
• Ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer): Wireless devices
communicate directly with each other
17. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems:
Provide a powerful technology for tracking the
movement of goods throughout the supply chain