Course detail

Next-generation of Wireless Networks

FEKT-DPA-NWNAcad. year: 2025/2026

The subject “NGWN” is dedicated to the introduction of current types of data transmission that utilizes the wireless communication networks and protocols within the concept of next-generation wireless networks. Students will be introduced to the main differences of wireless communication within the frequency spectrum ranging from 450 MHz to 72 GHz. The focus will be directed to: (i) modulation, (ii) security, (iii) communication range, (iv) reliability, (v) packet loss, and (vi) transmission delay.

The practical part of the course (laboratories) will be dedicated to principles of the Network Simulator 3, with accent given to a scenario focused on a data transmission utilizing emerging wireless communication technologies from the 5G NR group: LTE/LTE-A, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, Sigfox, LoRa, NB-IoT.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Offered to foreign students

The home faculty only

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The correct completion of all tasks in laboratories gives up to 30 points. The requirements on the completion of the tasks in laboratories are described in the annual supervisor’s notice. The maximum of 70 points can be gained during the final exam.
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Aims

The aim of this subject is to introduce current types of data transmission inside next-generation wireless networks. The practicals give an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained. Presented wireless technologies and communication protocols will be implemented and evaluated utilizing the Network Simulator 3 tool.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Dahlman, E., Parkvall, S., & Skold, J. (2018). 5G NR: The next generation wireless access technology. Academic Press. (EN)
Rappaport, T. S., Heath Jr, R. W., Daniels, R. C., & Murdock, J. N. (2014). Millimeter wave wireless communications. Pearson Education. (EN)

Recommended reading

Sauter, M. (2017). From GSM to LTE-advanced Pro and 5G: An introduction to mobile networks and mobile broadband. John Wiley & Sons. (EN)
Zaidi, A., Athley, F., Medbo, J., Gustavsson, U., Durisi, G., & Chen, X. (2018). 5G Physical Layer: Principles, Models and Technology Components. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DPA-EIT Doctoral 0 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme DPAD-EIT Doctoral 0 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Hošek, Ph.D.