04833120: Wireless Networking (Summer 2016)

This course introduces fundamental concepts of wireless networks. Lectures provides an introduction to the wireless physical and MAC layer, presented in a way that is accessible for students with only a computer systems background, discuss wireless MAC mechanisms, and describe commonly used wireless data communication standards and applications. Topics include OSI, wireless challenges, 802.11 MAC, MIMO, Adhoc and mesh, vehicular wireless, Internet and DTN, cellular, PAN, sensor networks. RFID and localization.

The goal is for students to learn the unique challenges in wireless networking, gain an understanding of wireless technologies at the physical, MAC, and higher layers and get experience in working with wireless networks.Evaluation is based on 4 quizzes, 2 projects, one mid-term exam and one final exam.

• Instructors: Peter Steenkiste
• Lecture time: 7/18~7/29 8:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Room 305, No. 3 Teaching Building（三教305）

This course assumes you have taken an “Introduction to Computer Systems” course(For example based on the O’Hallaron and Bryant book). We will also build on basic networking and signals but the course includes introductory material on these topics.

For programming experience, you need to have knowledge in C/C++ programming for the project.

Instructors

Name	Email	Office
Peter Steenkiste	prs AT cs DOT cmu DOT edu

Teaching Assistants

Name	Email	Office
Jing Wang	jing.wang AT pku DOT edu DOT cn	Science Building No.5 517

Course Secretary

Name	Email	Office
Chenren Xu	chenren AT pku DOT edu DOT cn	Science Building No.5 515S

Collaboration

You must complete individual assignments and tests by yourself. And you must collaborate with your partner in the team-based project.

It is acceptable and encouraged to help fellow students with generic problems(e.g. where to find documentation, use of tools...).

Everyone of you need to provide proper credit when reusing material.

Academic Integrity

The Peking University Policy on Integrity applies. We will strictly follow university policy on reporting cases of cheating.