Advanced Wireless Technology

Module Introduction
 Prerequisites for this module

• Mobile and Wireless Technology

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 Aims of this module
The aims of this module is:
• To enable students to further develop their knowledge and skills in relation to
Advanced Wireless Technology

• To enable students to develop the ability to critically apply the knowledge gained in
relation to the study of Advanced Wireless Technology

• To develop lifelong learning skills of independent learning and study in relation to

Advanced Wireless Technology

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, YOU should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of RF signal and antenna concepts and RF

measurements to real-world wireless communication scenarios .

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of WLAN access

methods, architectures, and technology.
• Discuss and critically evaluate technologies and trajectories
relevant to 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 Topics we will cover
• Review of Core Concepts
• RF Components, Measurements, and Mathematics
• RF Signal and Antenna Concepts
• WLAN Access Methods, Architectures, and Spread Spectrum Technology
• Cellular and Mobile Wireless Broadband (WiMAX)
• UMTS System Design
• The Need for LTE
• From UMTS to LTE
• System Architecture Evolution
• Radio Transmission in a Mobile Cellular Network
• Performing a WLAN Site Survey
• WLAN Security
• WLAN Security Audit
CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology
 What is expected of you

• Student participation in class

• Group Discussion
• Presentation
• Virtual Class Room
• Abstract
• Research

• Advice on Study Strategies & Skills

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 What support is available for you

• Consultation hours
• Email
• Resources
• Reference material
(Main Reference)
• Robert J. Bartz CWTS: certified wireless technology
specialist official study guide (PW0-070) 2nd Edition,
Wiley, 2012 (ISBN: 978-1-118-35911-2)
• An Introduction to LTE: LTE, LTE-Advanced, SAE,
VoLTE and 4G Mobile Communications, C. Cox, Wiley,
2014, (ISBN: 978-1-118-81803-9)
(Additional Reference)
• David D. Coleman & David A. Westcott CWNA : certified
wireless network administrator official study guide. 3 rd
Edition, Wiley, 2012 ISBN 978-1-118-12779-7
• Internet resources

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 How you will be assessed

• Assessment components (SAIS)

• Group In-course (60%) consisting of:
• Group component – (45%)
• Individual component – (55%)
- Handout Date : Week 3
- Hand in Date : Week 13
- Feedback return Date : Week 16
• Final Examination (40%)
- Answer All questions, Total = 100 marks.

Achievement requirements

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 Question and Answer Session

Q&A

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology

 What we will cover next

Topic and Structure of next session

Review of Core Concepts

•WLAN Terminology and Technology
•WLAN Infrastructure Devices

CT064-3-3-Advanced Wireless Technology