Overview
At the end of the Advanced wireless networks course offered by Luleå University of Technology, you will be able to:
- Explain the parts of modern radio broadcasting technology.
- Calculate the size of radio broadcast areas.
- Explain the \ "hidden / exposed terminal \" issue and explain the difference between MAC protocols in wireless and wired networks.
- Describe the channel congestion problem in the MAC and transport layer.
- Calculate path using the famous Bellman-Ford and Dijkstra path selection algorithms and identify path selection protocol problems in wireless networks.
- Explain the concepts behind reactive and proactive routing protocols in wireless networks.
- Explain the concepts behind geographical and content-based routing protocols in wireless networks. Identify the problems with the use of transport protocols in wireless multi-hop networks
- Simulate TCP and UDP in a wireless environment and different routing protocols in a network simulator and measure performance parameters such as throughput, packet-loss frequency.
- Explain the principles behind the network architectures WiMax, Zegbee and Bluetooth, LTE.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Basic knowledge of wireless communication
- Sensor network (IEEE802.15.x protocols, eg, Bluetooth, ZigBee)
- Local wireless networks (IEEE 802.11x protocols)
- Mobile networks (LTE, WiMax)
- Mobility in Wireless Networks (Mobile IP, mobile ad-hoc networks, delay-tolerant networks)
- Hot research theme in the field of wireless networks
- Network simulation
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- According to the agreement.
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Disciplines
Software Engineering View 6 other Short Courses in Software Engineering in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IT professionals who want to deepen their knowledge in IoT-based industrial automation and digitization.
- Basic knowledge in programming.
- Good knowledge in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
12000 SEK/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 SEK for the full programme -
EU/EEA
12000 SEK/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 SEK for the full programme
Living costs for Luleå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.