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QoS in Wireless Networks

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marc Kuhn
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:40

Abstract

In wireless networks the support of QoS is an important issue with respect to user satisfaction, quality assurance and benchmarking - in cellular networks as well as in access networks (e.g. WLAN 802.11). Based on a review of wireless networks, the lecture gives an introduction to: QoS, mechanisms supporting QoS in wireless networks, QoS measurements (and statistical evaluation), benchmarking.

Objective

Understanding QoS measurements and their evaluation in wireless networks

Content

- Introduction - Wireless networks (cellular networks, access networks) - Wireless standards (e.g. GSM, UMTS, IEEE 802.11) - Services in wireless networks (e.g. VoIP, VoWLAN, GPRS) - Quality of service (QoS) in wireless networks (definitions, Key Performance Indicators, mechanisms used to support QoS) - QoS measurements (e.g. voice quality, coverage, delay) - Statistical evaluation of QoS measurements - Benchmarking (methodology, statistical methods and models) Weekly exercises included in the lecture

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides are available.

Literature

Will be announced in the lecture.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise QoS in Wireless Networks
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (ETZ E 9)
2 h weekly

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