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CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Distinction between "Wireless" and "Mobile."
1.3 Challenges in Mobile Computing
1.4 Definition
1.5 Comparison between Wired Network and Mobile Network
1.6 Need for Mobile Computing
1.7 Merits of Mobile Computing
1.8 Demerits of Mobile Computing
1.9 Applications of Mobile Computing
1.9.1 Vehicles
1.9.2 Emergencies
1.9.3 Business
1.9.4 Credit Card Verifications
1.9.5 Replacement of Wired Networks
1.9.6 Infotainment
1.10 Limitations of Mobile Computing
1.11 Mobile and Wireless Devices
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 2
2.1 Overview
2.2 Mobile Communication Market
2.3 A Simplified Reference Model
Summary
Review Question
Chapter 3
3.1 Overview
Wireless Transmissions
Chapter 4
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Motivation for a Specialized Mac
4.2.1Hidden and Exposed Terminals
4.2.2 Near and Far Terminals
4.3 Access Mechanisms
4.3.1 Space Division Multiple Access (SDMA)
4.3.2 Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
4.3.3 Time Division Multiple Access (1TDMA)
4.3.3.1 Fixed TDM
4.3.3.2 Classical Aloha
4.3.3.3 Slotted Aloha
4.3.3.4 Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)
Telecommunication Systems
5.1 GSM
5.1.1 Mobile Services
5.2 System Architecture / Architecture of the GSM system
5.3 GSM Protocols
5.4 DECT
5.5 TETRA
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 6
6.1 Introduction
6.2 History
6.3 How do Satellites Work?
6.4 Advantages of Satellites
6.5 Disadvantages of Satellites
6.6 Applications of Satellites
6.7 Basics
6.8 Types of Satellites (Based on Orbits)
6.8.1 Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
6.8.2 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
6.8.3 Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO)
6.8.4 Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO)
6.9 Difference between LEO, MEO and GEO
6.10 Routing
6.11 Localization
6.12 Handover
Summary
Review Questions
Satellite Systems
Chapter 7
Broadcast Systems
7.1 Overview
7.2 Cyclic repetition of data
7.3 Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
7.3.1 Multimedia Object Transfer Protocol (MOT)
7.4 Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB
7.4.1 DVB data broadcasting
7.4.2 DVB for high-speed Internet access
7.5 Difference between DAB and DVB
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 8
8.1 Mobile IP
8.2 Need for Mobile IP
8.3 How Mobile IP Works
8.4 Goals and Assumptions
8.5 Requirements to Mobile IP
8.6 Entities and Terminologies
8.7 IP Packet Delivery
8.8 Tunneling and Encapsulation
8.9 Optimization
8.10 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
8.11 Ad hoc networks
8.11.1 Routing
8.11.2 Destination Sequence Distance Vector (DSDV)
8.11.3 Dynamic Source Routing
8.11.4 Alternative Metrics
Summary
Review Questions
Chatper-9
9.1 Traditional TCP
9.1.1 Congestion Control
9.1.2 Slow Start and Congestion Avoidance
9.1.3 Fast retransmit/fast recovery
9.1.4 Implications on mobility
9.2 Classical TCP Improvements
9.2.1 Indirect TCP (I-TCP)
9.2.2 Snooping TCP