Objectives
The objectives of the course are the presentation of the cellular network evolution, of the most popular technologies for Wireless LAN and MAN, and of the different solutions available for the Wireless Mesh Networks (WMN). Furthermore, the course aims at providing the tools necessary for the design of these networks and at highlighting their performance problems.

Syllabus
1) Cellular Networks
a. General structure of a cellular network
b. GSM network Architetture
c. UMTS network Architetture
d. Mobility and session management in cellular networks
2) Wireless LAN
a. The standard IEEE 802.11
b. Operative modes of IEEE 802.11 networks
c. Distributed Coordination Function and Point Coordination Function
d. IEEE 802.11 systems evolution
e. Security threats and solutions in IEEE 802.11 networks
3) WiMAX Networks
a. WiMAX network architecture
b. The standard IEEE 802.16
4) Wireless Mesh Networks (WMN)
a. MAC protocols
b. Capacity
c. Routing protocols
d. Transport protocols
e. Fairness issues
f. QoS, Security and Management issues
g. The working group IEEE 802.11s
5) Lab activity
a. Design issues of cellular networks
b. Performance and design issues of IEEE 802.11 networks
c. Performance and design issues of WiMAX networks
d. Techniques for improving performance of WMN

Oral exam.