Wireless Mobile Networks

AY2025/2026 Semester 1

This course builds upon the foundation network knowledge gained from core courses on Computer Networks (CE3005/CZ3006/SC2008). It aims to introduce students to the realm of mobile networks and communications made possible through wireless technologies. It provides a straightforward and broad survey of wireless voice and data network standards and technologies available today for personal communications. It is designed for those taking an entry-level wireless and mobile technology course or seeking better knowledge of wireless communications and networks. The topics include the technologies being harnessed in Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy to Wifi to cellular telephony and mobile data to 5G wireless technologies to satellite internet and satellite communications. The course content thus spans wireless personal networks (WPAN), wireless local area networks (WLAN) and wireless wide area networks (WWAN).