Introduction to Mobile & Wireless Communications and Security

1 Day Seminar


Although wireless radio in one form or another has been around for more than 100 years, total Wireless Communications of voice data and video is a more recent development. No doubt about it wireless is here and here to stay. The tremendous growth this Telecommunication segment will face in the coming years will be explosive. We have seen the tremendous growth in cellular technology in the past decade, and there is no reason to believe it will stop. Cellular telephones have moved from luxury and emergency items to a necessary accessory in all walks of life. By the end of 2002 there were more than 23 million Personal Digital Assistants and 100 + million cell phones in North America alone and according to an NPD Intellect market research there will be more than 1 billion wireless devices by the end of 2003 worldwide. Cellular devices can be found in all parts of the world, both in developed and developing countries.

This one of a kind seminar; Mobile and Wireless Communications; has been successfully offered to our clients across Canada, US and Jamaica. In this seminar we will sift through the wireless jargon and cover all aspects of this fast moving and interesting technology. Our objective is to ensure that you understand the big picture surrounding Wireless Communications.

Who should attend this one day seminar?

  1. All professionals wishing to know the fundamentals of today's fast growing wireless industry.
  2. For data and telecommunication managers who must know the basic fundamentals, available features, infra-structure layouts, advantages/disadvantages of the various wireless technologies as well as the growing standards and services available today in this fast moving wireless industry.
  3. Technical personnel responsible for maintaining or involved in making wireless networks and wireless infrastructure changes.
  4. Those responsible for writing RFPs’ related to mobile communications will benefit from this seminar. This seminar addresses common pitfalls and misinformation about services and technologies currently available as well as any future offering.
  5. Everyone currently overwhelmed and confused by the myriad of standards and technologies in use.
  6. An inquisitive mind.

Wireless Based Technologies

  • The 3 Generations of wireless Technology (IMT2000 and 3G Body)
    • 1st generation analog voice and data
      • AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Services)
    • 2nd Generation digital voice and data
      • CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
      • CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data)
      • TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
      • GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
      • PDC (Personal Digital Cellular)
      • GPRS (General Packet Radio Services)
      • EDGE (Enhanced Data over GSM Environment)
    • 3rd Generation digital voice, data and Broadband services
      • W-CDMA (Wide band Code Division Multiple Access)
      • CDMA2000 (ITU Standard IS-195
      • EvDO
      • UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone Standard)
      • Wireless Voice over IP
      • Wireless streaming video

An Overview of the Wireless Technologies available

  • Common Wireless Based Technologies
  • Why go Wireless?
  • Bounded vers. Unbounded Transmission systems
  • Advantages of Free Space (Wireless) Communications
  • Addressing Frequency and health concerns
  • Understanding the Frequency Spectrum and Frequency Classifications
    • Addressing regulatory issues
    • Licensed vers. unlicensed spectrum
  • Types of Radio Transmission in Free Space
  • Factors to consider in Free Space Communications
  • Frequency effects on transmission
  • Types of Radio Systems in use
    • Troposcatter radio
    • Microwave radio
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Microwave Transmissions

Local Area Wireless Technologies

  • The IEEE 802.1x Security Standard
  • Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP
  • Infra-red
  • Free Space Optics
  • Multi-spectrum Fixed Wireless Solutions
  • IEEE 802.16 Standard
  • Satellite Communications
    • GEOs LEOs and MEOs
    • Frequency Bands assigned to Satellite Communication
    • Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs)
  • IEEE 802.11x Wireless LAN standards
    • IEEE 802.11 thru 802.11g
  • Common Wireless LAN layouts
    • Ad-Hoc or Peer to Peer mode
    • Infrastructure mode or Basic Service Set (BSS)
    • BSS integrated into a wired LAN
    • Mesh or ESS (Extended Service Set) mode

Infrastructure or Wide Area Wireless Technologies

  • Wireless MAN/WAN
  • Concepts of the wireless telephone
    • calling examples
    • major components
    • Concepts of AMPS, FDMA, TDMA, ETDMA, CDMA and GSM technologies
    • Enhanced 911
      • using GPS
      • using Cell Triangulation
    • Multi mode Satellite phone
    • The Iridium Satellite phone
  • Cellular and Personal Communications Systems
    • The evolution of PCS
    • PCS services available
    • The Blackberry Solution

Technologies available to support Data over Cellular

  • 1xRTT (Radio Transmission Technology)
  • CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data
  • GPRS (General Packet Radio Services)
  • iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network)
  • EvDO (Evolution Data Optimized)

Other Popular Technologies available for the local area.

  • Bluetooth
  • IrDA Infrared Data Association
  • UWR (Ultra Wide band Radio)

The Wireless WEB and PDA's

    • WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and WAP Services
    • Short Messaging Services
    • WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
    • Popular PDA's
    • Blackberry units and Blackberry network
    • Wide area service providers
      • Modient
      • Cingular
      • DVB-H Digital Video Broadcast standard
Security
  • Security for wireless devices, including Firewall and Firewall ports and controls
    • Wireless defense tools
    • WPA, WPA-2, WTLS and IPSec
  • Advanced Cryptography
  • Security Breaches
  • Locking down a wireless network

Solutions offered by Wireless Technologies

  • Wireless solutions for business and industry including.
    • Department stores, and warehouse.
    • Trucking and movement of goods
    • Car rental billing and tracking
  • Wireless solutions for schools.
    • In the classroom
    • Remote schools
    • Mobile access for students and student services
  • Wireless solutions for people on the go.
    • Real Estate Agents
    • Stock Brokers
    • Doctors
    • Service personnel
    • Airplane Pilots
  • Wireless solutions for the home and SOHO.
    • Personal Area Networks for the home
    • Personal and home security
  • Wireless solutions for police and emergency vehicles.
    • Reducing respond time
    • Increasing efficiency
    • Health care services
    • E911 services