12.2_WLAN Components

Question 1

Wireless deployments require a minimum of two devices that have a __- and a ___ tuned to the same radio frequencies

Answer 1

radio transmitter
radio receiver

Question 2

if a device does not have an integrated wireless NIC, then a __ can be used

Answer 2

USB wireless adapter

Question 3

The wireless router serves as an:
___ :This provides 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless access.

Answer 3

Access Point

Question 4

The wireless router serves as an:
___: This provides a four-port, full-duplex, 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch to interconnect wired devices.

Answer 4

Switch

Question 5

The wireless router serves as an:
___: This provides a default gateway for connecting to other network infrastructures, such as the internet.

Answer 5

Router

Question 6

While range extenders are easy to set up and configure, the best solution would be to install another ___to provide dedicated wireless access to the user devices.

Answer 6

wireless access point

Question 7

AP Categories
These devices require no initial configuration and are often called lightweight APs (LAPs).

Answer 7

Controller-based APs

Question 8

AP Categories
LAPs use the___ to communicate with a WLAN controller (WLC

Answer 8

Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)

Question 9

AP Categories
These are standalone devices configured using a command line interface or a GUI

Answer 9

Autonomous APs

Question 10

Wireless Antennas
___ provide 360-degree coverage and are ideal in houses, open office areas, conference rooms, and outside areas.

Answer 10

Omnidirectional antennas

Question 11

Wireless Antennas
___focus the radio signal in a given direction. This enhances the signal to and from the AP in the direction the antenna is pointing This provides a stronger signal strength in one direction and reduced signal strength in all other directions. Examples of *** include Yagi and parabolic dish antennas.

Answer 11

Directional Antennas

Question 12

Wireless Antennas
___uses multiple antennas to increase available bandwidth for IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax wireless networks. Up to eight transmit and receive antennas can be used to increase throughput.

Answer 12

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)