Course title
1M987800,7M5100001
Wireless Communications Network

 GYODA Koichi Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course content
[Important] This course is only for master's students who have basic knowledge about TCP/IP networks.
Please refrain from taking if you have few knowledge about this fields.

In this course, the design and analysis of the wireless network for the emergency and/or disaster communication which is necessary to safe and secure life are treated.
Necessary knowledge and the skill are acquired as a network engineer by actually simulating the difference of wired and wireless MAC, the QoS control, and the various protocols of mobile ad hoc network (MANET), etc. by use of the network simulator OPNET Modeler.
Purpose of class
To acquire necessary knowledge and skill as a network engineer to design and analyze various wired/wireless communication networks.
Goals and objectives
  1. The students who succeeded in this course will be able to analyze wireless network by use of the network simulator OPNET Modeler.
  2. They also will be able to understand the difference of CSMA/CA and CSMA/CD in the MAC layer, and to design a suitable network.
  3. They also will be able to understand the characteristics of various MANET protocols, and to design a suitable wireless ad hoc network for different purposes.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Submitted reports Midterm examination Final examination Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 15% 15% 30%
3. 30% 30% 60%
Total. 55% 15% 30% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Guidance and overview of network simulation
-Installation and setup of Modeler
-Basic operation of Modeler 		Confirm the syllabus 20minutes
Review the operation manual and supplement material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 170minutes
2． Introduction of Modeler(1)
-Performance evaluation of wired network model which is interconnecting three sites.
-Performance improving method of the given network. 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
3． Introduction of Modeler(2)
-Performance evaluation of wired network model which is more complex.
-Design of wired network model which is interconnetcting five sites. 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
4． CSMA/CA(1)
-Basic of wireless MAC protocol CSMA/CA
-Difference of the CSMA/CA and CSMA/CD 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
5． CSMA/CA(2)
-Hidden terminal problem
-Exposed terminal problem 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
6． QoS control
-QoS in the IP network
-802.11e(HCF EDCA) 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
7． Midterm examination Review all materials at this moment. 190minutes
8． MANET(1)
-Overview of MANET
-DSR(Dynamic Source Routing) 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
9． MANET(2)
-Treatment of routing with the terminals' movement 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
10． MANET(3)
-OLSR(Optimized Link State Routing) 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
11． MANET(4)
-Operation when route is frequently changed in OLSR 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
12． MANET(5)
-AODV(Ad-hoc On-demand Distance Vector) 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
13． MANET(6)
-Operation when route is frequently changed in AODV 		Prepare the material which can be downloaded from Scomb. 30minutes
Make a report based on in-class exercises and submit it via Scomb. 160minutes
14． Final examination Review all materials 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluate all 11 task reports (55%), mid term examination (15%), and final examination (30%). Over 60% in total is acceptable.
If students make adequately and submit all assignment report, they will be able to get more than 60 points.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Materials can be downloaded from ScombZ or Google drive.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge about communication technologies especially about TCP/IP networks.
[Important] Network simulator can be worked only on the Windows (no Mac version). If you cannot prepare Windows PC, Please refrain from taking this course.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before the class (8:30-9:00) and after the class (10:40-10:50).
  • E-mail can be received anytime.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable From 1991 to 2007, I was engaged in the research and development of wireless communication networks that can be used in emergencies such as disasters at the Communications Research Laboratory of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the ATR Adaptive Communications Research Laboratory, and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology. Based on these experiences, the design of communication networks and analysis technologies by simulation are lectured.
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