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Q1) a) Explain different Channel Assignment Strategies. [6]
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b) What is Handoff? Why is it necessary in Mobile Cellular System?

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Q2) a) Derive the approximate formula for S/I using co-channel reuse ratio
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What is the frequency reuse factor and cluster size for maximum capacity
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if the path loss exponent is n = 4 and n = 3? Assume that there are six
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co-channels in the first tier, and all of them at the same distance from
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c) Differentiate between hard handoff and soft handoff. [3]

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Q3) a) Define and explain : [8]

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b) What is lost call system? Derive the first Erlang distribution for Lost
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Q4) a) Explain the assumptions in traffic measurement. [8]

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Q5) a) Explain the requirements of 5G? Also explain the open wireless

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Q6) a) Explain the following IEEE standards : [9]

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IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE

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Q7) a) Explain in detail the why to evaluate the performance of a system and
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Q8) a) Explain mechanisms by which a system could improve link robustness

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