Assignment Cover - BAT
Assignment Cover - BAT
ASSIGNMENT
To be filled by the Faculty
Intended learning objective: Completion of this assignment helps students to understand the
topics related to Broadband Access Technologies, xDSL, ATM.
Marking Criteria:
Assignment tests the theoretical and analytical knowledge of the student.
50% marks for explanation 50% marks for research, analysis & examples
I hereby declare that it is my original work and I have duly acknowledged and referenced the source of
any quotes, thoughts or ideas incorporated in the work. Sources used have been taken from textbooks,
articles, websites, journals, magazines, newspapers, etc.
(7 Marks)
1. (a) Discuss the working and functioning of WiMAX. List the applications, benefits and types of
WiMAX services.
(b) Explain ATM with cell size and structure of ATM cell. Also discuss the need of virtual
circuits, types of virtual circuits and virtual circuit routing.
2 (a) Briefly explain about the system and protocol architecture of 802.11 standard with
MAC layer and its management.
(b) What is OFDM. Explain its working.
3. (a) Explain wireless protocols and standards for IEEE. Discuss IEEE 802.11 WLAN
Standard and also explain its architecture.
(b) What are advantages and problems of forwarding mechanisms in Bluetooth networks
regarding security, power saving and network stability?
(b) What is BRAN? What are the different network types of BRAN.
5. (a) Discuss Bluetooth Architecture in detail. Discuss in detail Bluetooth Protocol Stack.
Explain each element in detail.
(b) What are the challenges that are faced in WiMAX development? List PHY layer
features and benefits of IEEE 802.16 standard.