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IT426 Wireless Technology

  • Department Information Technology
  • Level Upper
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course describes the infrastructures, components and protocols of a wide range of wireless technologies. The course commences with a brief review of networking fundamentals including software and hardware used for interconnection of traditional wired networks. Examines existing wireless technologies such as global positioning satellite (GPS), cellular digital packet data (CDPD), general packet radio service (GPRS), infra-red (IR), the operation and protocols for simplex tone and data paging systems, and local multi-point communication systems (LMCS). Addresses future technologies such as Bluetooth, digital audio broadcast (DAB) and IMT2000.

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Prerequisites

IT250 Business Data Communications

Sections

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Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online

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