Abstract on

WIRELESS WAN

By P. Divya 09S51A0507

Subject

Computer NetWorks

Abstract
Wireless WAN (Wide Area Networks) defines networking over vast distances. Wireless WAN technology used in Cellular Telephony and Satellite networks to access the internet directly. Wireless WAN Components : Wireless WAN user devices. Base Stations Use Cellular network for data transmission. Radio NIC (Network Interface Controller) Wireless WAN Systems: 1. Cellular-Based Wireless WANs 2. Space-Based Wireless WANs 1. Cellular Based Wireless WANs: The cell tower receives signals from user devices and transmit information back to the user. Components: Cell towers Concentrators Voice Switches Data gateways 2. Space-Based Wireless WANs: One way for broadcasting television and other communications.Two way exchange of data, allowing a user to send data up to the satellite (and vice versa). Components: Satellite Base Station Antenna

Wireless WAN Technologies: Focus on modulation of voice and data Each user has a dedicated channel This significantly reduces interference between wireless WAN user devices and base stations. Different Modulations: FDMA CDMA TDMA Advantages:
Covers a large geographical area so long distance business can connect on the one network Shares software and resources with connecting workstations Share information/files over a larger area large network cover

Disadvantages: Are expensive and generally slow

Need a good firewall to restrict outsiders from entering and disrupting the network Setting up a network can be expensive and complicated experience. Conclusion: Wireless WAN technology used for access the internet over wide area network.