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Parts of the same question should be answered together and in the same sequence. Total Marks: 100

Time: 3 Hours 1. a)

b) c) d) e) f) g)

Mobile IP communication protocol is designed to allow wireless device users to move from one network to another while maintaining a permanent IP address. How does it provide location independent routing of IP datagram? Differentiate MEO and GEO satellite system, in the context of wireless communication applications? For wireless and mobile system, radio waves are used to send information. What are the various mechanisms of propagation of radio waves? What are the limitations of Global Positioning System (GPS)? What are the reasons for the demand of 4th Generation network? In cellular system, cells are base stations transmitting over small geographic area that are represented as hexagons. Why is cell area defined as hexagonal shape? What is a Doppler Effect? How does it impact frequency at the receiver? (7x4) Describe briefly Evolution of Mobile Communication. Explain main features of each generation? What is the advantage of CSMA over ALOHA protocol. List and define the types of CSMA protocol. (10+8)

2. a) b)

3. a) b) c) 4. a) b) c)

Differentiate between QPSK and PSK modulation scheme in terms of bandwidth requirements? Explain the frequency reuse and hand off mechanism in cellular technology. Which are the groups of services supported by the GSM? (3+10+5)

What are the characteristics of Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS)? What is intersymbol interface (ISI)? Does it affect the transmission rate of the digital channel? Explain briefly. Draw GSM Architecture. Explain the functionality of Mobile Station, Base Station Subsystem, and Network Subsystem. (5+5+8) What are different parameters on which channel allocation is done? Explain hybrid and flexible channel allocation. List and explain layers of Bluetooth protocol stack. (8+10)

5. a) b)

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How does Universal Telecommunication Systems (UMTS) provide interoperability and global roaming? What is a hidden node problem in wireless networking? How can it be solved? How is cell size in GSM determined? Calculate the reuse factor in mobile cellular system. (3+7+8) Explain different types of multiple access techniques used in wireless communication system. What are the challenges for Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology? Describe Personal Area Network? (8+6+4)

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