FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROJECT TITLE:

COMPUTER NETWORKING USING WIRELESS NETWORK

BY

MATRIC No: 17/52HL062

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR: MR S. A. ISMAEEL

ABSTRACT

The study centers on computer networking using wireless network, the study has the
following objectives, to provide an overview on wireless network, to examine the different
types of wireless network, to determine the structure and components of a wireless network
and to analyze the advantages of wireless network.

Concerning methodology for this study, questionnaires and interview are research
instruments used in the collection of data. The collected data will be coded, tabulated, and
analyzed according to the research question and hypothesis. In order to analyze the data
collected effectively and efficiently for easy management and accuracy, the simple percentage
method was the analytical tools used for this research project and a sample size of two
hundred (200) will be represented by 100% for easy analysis of the responses. The
Convenient sampling technique was used in selecting 50 computer science students in the
University from the entire population. Also, Correlation statistical analytical method will be
used in the research work. Finding from the survey revealed that computer networking can
be carried out using wireless network, wireless networks are in components.

This research will educate the general public on the details about computer networking with
more emphasis on wireless network. It will also familiarize students and the general public
about the structure and components of wireless network and most importantly the various
types of wireless networks that exists.
 COMPUTER NETWORKING USING WIRELESS NETWORK
CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows

computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices pass data
to each other along network links (data connections). The connections between nodes are
established using either cable media or wireless media. The best-known computer network is
the Internet (Wikipedia, 2015).

Network computer devices that originate, route and terminate the data are called network
nodes. Nodes can include hosts such as personal computers, phones, servers as well as
networking hardware. Two such devices can be said to be networked together when one
device is able to exchange information with the other device, whether or not they have a
direct connection to each other (Geier, 2001).

Computer networks differ in the transmission media used to carry their signals, the
communications protocols to organize network traffic, the network's size, topology and
organizational intent. In most cases, communications protocols are layered on (i.e. work
using) other more specific or more general communications protocols, except for the physical
layer that directly deals with the transmission media. Computer networks support applications
such as access to the World Wide Web, shared use of application and storage servers,
printers, and fax machines, and use of email and instant messaging applications (Wikipedia,
2015).

A wireless network is any type of computer network that uses wireless data connections for
connecting network nodes. Wireless networking is a method by which homes,
telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process
of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment
locations. Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented and
administered using radio communication. This implementation takes place at the physical
level (layer) of the OSI model network structure. Examples of wireless networks include cell
phone networks, Wi-Fi local networks and terrestrial microwave networks.

Wireless media uses the antennas for sending and receiving the electromagnetic waves
without using any physical conductors. Radio frequencies (RF) are generated by antennas
that propagate the waves into the air. According to Molisch (2005), antennas for wireless
transmission can be fall under two different categories:

Directional antennas: Directional antennas are commonly used in point-to-point

configurations connecting two distant buildings LANs, and sometimes point-to-multipoint
(connecting two WLANs). In this, sending and receiving antenna must be properly aligned
for proper transmission. An example of a directional antenna is a Yagi antenna: this antenna
allows you to adjust the direction and focus of the signal to strengthen the range/reach.

Omni-directional antennas: Omni-directional antennas are used in point-to multi-point

configurations, where they distribute the wireless signal to other computers or devices in
WLAN. An access point would use an Omni-directional antenna. These antennas can also be
used for point-to-point connections. In this, signal is spread in all directions and can be
received by any antenna which is compatible to receive the signals.

However, this study is aimed at providing an overview on computer networking with specific
emphasis on wireless network.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Wireless network is a network through which data signals flow through the air. It’s useful for
people to communicate and access applications and information without wires (Rappaport,
2002). It allows people to interact with e-mail or browse the Internet from a location that they
prefer. Wireless networks are not bound to a channel to follow like wired networks. Wireless
networking is less expensive and much easier to install than more traditional wired
networking. Wireless networking is used at the airport, or in hotel lobbies, and a small office
or home network etc. The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters as a
television’s remote control and thousands of kilometers as radio communication.

Wireless network uses the antennas for sending and receiving the electromagnetic waves
without using any physical conductors. Radio frequencies (RF) are generated by antennas
that propagate the waves into the air (Rhoton, 2001). A detailed overview of wireless network
will be highlighted in this study.

1.3 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY

Sampling size and Sampling techniques

Sampling Techniques

Sampling helps a lot in research. It is one of the most important factors which determines the
accuracy of your research/survey result. If anything goes wrong with your sample then it will
be directly reflected in the final result. There are lot of techniques which help us to gather
sample depending upon the need and situation. This blog post tries to explain some of those
techniques.

To start with, let’s have a look on some basic terminology

 Population

 Sample

 Sampling
Population is the collection of the elements which has some or the other characteristic in
common. Number of elements in the population is the size of the population.

Sample is the subset of the population. The process of selecting a sample is known as
sampling. Number of elements in the sample is the sample size.

Sampling

There are lots of sampling techniques which are grouped into two categories as

Probability Sampling

Non- Probability Sampling

For a sample of size n, we divide our population of size N into subgroups of k elements.

We select our first element randomly from the first subgroup of k elements.

To select other elements of sample, perform following:

We know number of elements in each group is k i.e N/n

So if our first element is n1 then

Second element is n1+k i.e n2

Third element n2+k i.e n3 and so on..

Taking an example of N=20, n=5

No of elements in each of the subgroups is N/n i.e 20/5 =4= k

Now, randomly select first element from the first subgroup.

If we select n1= 3

n2 = n1+k = 3+4 = 7

n3 = n2+k = 7+4 = 11

1.4 AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The following are the objectives of this study:

To provide an overview on wireless network

To examine the different types of wireless network

 To determine the structure and components of a wireless network

To analyze the advantages of wireless network

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

What is a wireless network?

What are the different types of wireless network?

What are the structure and components of a wireless network?

What are the advantages of wireless network?

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study on the computer networking using wireless network has the following
significance:

It will educate the general public on the details about computer networking with more
emphasis on wireless network. It will also familiarize students and the general public about
the structure and components of wireless network and most importantly the various types of
wireless networks that exists.

This research will be a contribution to the body of literature in the area of the relationship
between performance assessment and investment decision, thereby constituting the empirical
literature for future research in the subject area.

1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This study on computer networking using wireless network will provide an overview of
computer networking with more emphasis on wireless networks. It will also cover all the
types of wireless network that exists, structure and components of the wireless network.

1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Computer: an electronic device which is capable of receiving information (data) in a

particular form and of performing a sequence of operations in accordance with a
predetermined but variable set of procedural instructions (program) to produce a result in the
form of information or signals.

Networking: connection of computers together in order to make them share information

Internet: a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication

facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols
Communication: the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using
some other medium.

Wireless network: wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is
no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is
connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications.

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Molisch, A. (2005). Wireless Communications. Wiley-IEEE Press. ISBN 0-470-84888-X.

Rappaport, T. (2002). Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice. Prentice Hall.

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Rhoton, J. (2001). The Wireless Internet Explained. Digital Press. ISBN 1-55558-257-5.

Kostas P. (2005). "Wireless Data Networks". Internet Protocol Journal 8 (1). Retrieved 29
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Wikipedia (2015): www.wikipedia.com