📡 1–2.
Introduction & Wireless Transmission
Q1. Explain the fundamental principles of wireless transmission.
Discuss the role of signal propagation, antennas, and modulation techniques in wireless
communication.
How do multiplexing and spread spectrum techniques enhance the efficiency and reliability
of wireless networks?
🔄 3. Wireless Medium Access Control
Q2. Discuss the common problems associated with wireless medium access control.
Compare and contrast SDMA, FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA in terms of channel allocation,
interference management, and bandwidth efficiency.
Provide real-world examples where each technique is most effectively applied.
📶 4. Wireless Telecommunications Systems
Q3. Describe the evolution of wireless telecommunication systems from GSM to LTE.
Highlight the key features, architecture, and services offered by GSM, UMTS, and LTE.
How do these systems address the increasing demand for data and mobility in modern
communication?
🛰️5. Satellite Systems
Q4. Analyze the architecture and limitations of GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite systems.
Discuss the challenges in satellite routing, channel access, and handover.
How do high-altitude platforms (HAPs) offer a viable alternative for certain applications?
Support your answer with use-case scenarios.
📡 6. Wireless LANs
Q5. Explain the IEEE 802.11 architecture and its operational modes.
Compare it with Bluetooth and RFID in terms of range, data rate, and application domains.
What are the major security vulnerabilities in wireless LANs, and how can they be mitigated?
🌐 7. Mobile Network Layer I
Q6. Discuss the challenges faced by IP in wireless environments.
Explain the principles of Mobile IP and how it addresses mobility-related issues.
What are the security concerns associated with Mobile IP and DHCP in mobile networks?
🧭 8. Mobile Network Layer II
Q7. Compare routing strategies in Ad-hoc networks and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs).
What are the unique challenges in each, and how do routing protocols adapt to dynamic
topologies and energy constraints?
🔁 9. Mobile Transport Layer
Q8. Evaluate the impact of mobility and wireless transmission characteristics on the
performance of TCP.
How do traditional TCP mechanisms fail in mobile environments, and what enhancements or
alternatives have been proposed to address these issues?
📲 10. Support for Mobility
Q9. Discuss how mobility is supported at the application layer.
Explain the adaptations required in file systems, databases, and web services to ensure
seamless access in mobile environments.
What role does WAP play in enabling mobile internet access?