This is an advanced course on wireless networking. Emphasis will be given on the description and analysis of network protocols for the error and flow control of user's data over wireless systems. Topics of interest are: ARQ and Hybrid ARQ protocols, TCP protocols, combination of ARQ and TCP over mobile protocol stacks, end-to-end performance analysis, routing in ad hoc wireless networks. Of particular interest, the following technologies will be presented and analysed in detail: 1) Modern TCP algorithms (TCP CUBIC): mathematical modelling and their performance analysis; 2) Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 family): the communication protocols used at the MAC layer will be presented and analysed in detail. If time allows, research-oriented seminars on novel 802.11ay/bf technologies will be given, paying attention to their new environment sensing functionalities. This will lead to the presentation of open research avenues and possible Master theses. Exercises: solved exercises will be shown amounting to (at least) 12 hours of frontal lessons. These will demonstrate how to use the mathematical models presented during the theoretical lessons can be used to quantify the performance of wireless transmission systems in various relevant settings.
- Teacher: Marco Canil
- Teacher: Michele Rossi