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Wireless Networking

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A WHAT? network is capable of joining two or more devices through radio waves wireless
An WHAT? connects to a wired router or switch via an Ethernet cable, and transmits a Wi-Fi signal to a designated area. Access Point
A WHAT? is a device that performs a specific function Network node
A WHAT? is the identifier (name) that tells you which service set (or network) to join SSID
An access point connects to a wired router or switch via an Ethernet cable, and transmits a Wi-Fi signal to a designated area. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
Which wireless computer network links two or more devices using a wireless distribution method within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
WHAT? WLANS are usually a single access point system with an SSID of the network Single Access Point
What type of address is normally used as the ID of a BSS (BSSID)? MAC Address
An WHAT? consists of all the BSSs in the network Extended basic service set
A WHAT? consumes less power, provides short-range communication, is low cost, and provides a connected communication of various devices in people’s personal space. Wireless personal area network
A wireless network that is intended to cover an area that ranges around 31 miles or 50 kilometers and allows multiple locations or buildings to stay connected within any metropolitan area is a WHAT? Wireless metropolitan area network
What type of f network relies on wireless as well as wired signals? Hybrid
A wireless WHAT? network allows one to wirelessly connect one device to another without first connecting to a wireless router or access point. Ad Hoc
List three wireless advantages. Increased mobility and collaboration Roam without losing your connection Connect hard-to-reach areas
. Which network is faster when transferring files over a local area network, wired or wireless? Wired
Wi-Fi is a technology based on the WHAT? suite of standards IEEE 802.11
This IEEE standard is for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices IEEE 802.15.1 - Bluetooth
This IEEE standard is a 2.4 GHz mesh LAN protocol developed for a suite of high-level communication protocols used to create personal area networks with small, low-power digital radios. IEEE802.15.4 - ZigBee
This IEEE standard uses a form of visual light communication that uses light waves from Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to exchange data quickly and securely at a much lower power level compared to Wi-Fi. IEEE802.15.7 Li-Fi
This IEEE standard was developed separately from Wi-Fi and designed for long-range networking (spanning miles or kilometers) as opposed to local area wireless networking. IEEE 802.11.16 (WiMax)
WHAT? is a network contention protocol that listens to a network in order to avoid collisions. Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance
. This type of wireless access point has all the software required to manage the WLAN processes with no need for additional controllers or switches. Autonomous Access point
This type of wireless access point has additional device or devices merged with the access point to provide the additional functionalities along with existing functionality of the access point Multifunction Access Point
This type of wireless access point works as the client of the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and doesn’t make any forwarding decision . Lightweight Access Point
This type of wireless access point has either been installed on a secure company network without explicit authorization from a local network administrator, or has been created to allow a hacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack Rouge
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