ITECH2300: Mobile and Wireless Network Investigation Assignment 2

This document presents a comprehensive solution to an ITECH2300 assignment focusing on mobile and wireless networks. The assignment delves into media access control (MAC) methods, including controlled access and contention-based techniques, and compares their performance under different network conditions. It also explores Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) by demonstrating how multiple users can transmit data simultaneously using different spreading codes and how each receiver retrieves its data. Furthermore, the assignment investigates the Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet), detailing its national and international network infrastructure, connectivity, and bandwidth capabilities. Finally, the solution includes practical exercises involving Wi-Fi network scanning using inSSIDer, analyzing signal strength, and suggesting improvements to home network configurations. The solution also includes a bibliography of relevant research papers.