CSCE 4520 - Wireless Networks and Protocols

3 hours

Architecture and elements of a wireless network. Signaling schemes used in wireless networks, network signaling, protocols and standards. Study of functions of network elements such as Radio Access Network (eNodeB), Mobility Management Entity (MME), Packet Data Network Gateway (PG-W) and Serving Gateway (SG-W). Wireless protocols and technologies in interconnecting these elements. Study of 4G and 5G protocols of cellular networks.

Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3600  with a grade of C or better.