telecommunication networks:

Satellite Internet Access -

1.Introduce satellite Internet access by explaining where it is best utilized.

2.Define and describe geosynchronous orbit.

3.Define and describe LEO (low Earth orbiting) satellites.

4.Define and describe MEO (medium Earth orbiting) satellites.

802.16 (WiMAX) -

1.Define and describe WiMAX.

2.Describe the two distinct advantages WiMAX has over Wi-Fi.

3.Discuss possible best uses for WiMAX.

4.Describe WiMAX MAN service.

5.Note the one big disadvantage of WiMAX at this time.

Cellular -

1.Define and describe cellular networks.

2.Explain the architecture of cellular networks.

3.Describe the performance characteristics of the digital cellular networks.

Wireless WANs -

1.Introduce and describe wireless broadband.

2.Review how access points figure into home networks and enterprise wide LANs. (e.g. which standards?)

3.Define and describe a hotspot.