1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity & application support Flashcards
2 common types of 2G & 3G cellular networks?
- GSM
- CDMA
Meaning of GSM?
Global System for Mobile Communication
Meaning of CDMA?
Code Division Multiple Access
Meaning of SIM?
Subscriber Identity Module
How does GSM differ from CDMA?
Allowing users to use SIM cards on unlocked devices with chosen network provider
Where is GSM adopted?
Internationally & by AT&T & T-Mobile in the U.S.
How does CDMA differ from GSM?
Having the provider directly manage devices
There is no removable SIM card
What was CDMA adoption largely restricted to?
Sprint & Verizon
Meaning of PRL?
Preferred Roaming List
Why do CDMA devices use PRL updates?
To get info. the cellular radio needs to connect to the network
How are PRL updates done on CDMA devices?
Via settings or by dialing a special code
i.e. *228
What cellular network types requires a SIM card?
4G & 5G
What devices do not require manual PRL updates?
Devices with SIM cards
2 common indicators used to represent 2G network connections?
- G/E
- 1X
What 2G network does G indicator represent?
GSM
The E indicator means EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
What 2G network does 1X indicator represent?
CDMA
2 types of cellular network technologies 3G uses?
- UMTS
- EV-DO
They represent different standards for how mobile devices communicate with cellular network infrastrucutre in the 3G era
Meaning of UMTS?
Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service
Meaning of EV-DO?
EVolution-Data Optimized
What 3G cellular network technology do GSM networks use?
UMTS
What 3G cellular network technology do CDMA networks use?
EV-DO
2G data speeds?
Up to 400 Kbps
3G data speeds?
Up to 3Mbps
What does the 3G network indicator H/H+ represent?
HSPA
HSPA is a subset of UMTS, it provides improved data rates
Meaning of HSPA?
High Speed Packet Access
HSPA+ data speeds?
Subset of UMTS (3G cellular network technology)
Up to 42Mbps
Real-world performance is likely to be lower
What is the bandwidth of LTE-A (4G+)?
300Mbps
(In theory) Real-world performance is likely to be lower
Usual throughput of 5G?
Up to 300Mbps
3 things to configure when setting up mobile hotspot?
- Network name
- Security type
- Password
What is tethering?
Sharing a device’s cellular data via USB or Bluetooth
How is tethering limited?
Some carriers restrict or charge for it
List the Bluetooth pairing process
- Enable Bluetooth
- Enable pairing
- Find device for pairing
- Enter PIN
- Test connectivity
3 common types of synchronization accounts?
- Microsoft 365
- Google workspace
- iCloud
What accounts are used for accessing Microsoft Office suite & OneDrive subscriptions?
Microsoft accounts
What is the default domain for Microsoft 365 accounts?
@outlook.com
But you can also register with a third-party address (i.e. gmail.com)
What do google accounts grant free access to?
Google’s Workspace & Google Drive storage
What domain is used for google accounts?
@gmail.com
Google accounts do not support third-party email addresses (i.e. outlook.com)
What does an Apple ID account grant free access to?
Apple’s productivity software & iCloud storage
What is the default domain for Apple ID accounts?
@icloud.com
Apple ID accounts DO support third party addresses (i.e. gmail.com or outlook.com)
What are sub-accounts on mobile devices?
Additional accounts for services/apps
What do account settings in devices allow you to configure?
Features for account data sync
What does mobile device synchronization mean?
Copying data back & forth between devices
What do most email providers allow the OS to do?
Autodiscover connection settings
What does autodiscover mean?
Using DNS records published by the email service to configure email settings
To connect to an autodiscover-enabled email account, choose the mail provider & sign in
What do many institutions use for corporate email?
Microsoft’s Exchange mail server
Exchange is often integrated into email client options
What info is required for manual setup of ISP or corporate email?
- Incoming mail server
- Outgoing mail server
- Whether TLS is used
- Port(s)
What’s the incoming mail server in ISP/corporate email setup?
FQDN or IP address of IMAP/POP3 server
Meaning of IMAP?
Internet Mail Access Protocol
Meaning of POP3?
Post Office Protocol 3
When is IMAP used as the incoming mail server in ISP/corporate email setup?
If viewing & accessing emails from multiple devices
What does POP3 do with emails?
Downloads email on device & removes it from server mailbox
What protocol does Exchange default to?
MAPI
But it still supports POP3 & IMAP
What’s the outgoing mail server in ISP/corporate email setup?
Address of SMTP server
Meaning of SMTP?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
When should TLS be enabled in ISP/corporate email setup?
When connecting to the email server via public link
i.e. an open Wi-Fi hotspot
What is a restriction to enabling TLS in ISP/corporate email setup?
Mail provider must support it
Else TLS can’t be enabled
Meaning of EMM?
Enterprise Mobility Management
What is EMM?
Management software to secure devices & apps in enterprises
What does “visibility” refer to in terms of device management?
Challenge of identifying & managing devices in a network
2 main functions of an EMM product suite?
- MDM
- MAM
Meaning of MDM?
Mobile Device Management
Meaning of MAM?
Mobile Application Management
Purpose of MDM functionality within EMM product suites?
Set device policies for authentication, feature use, & connectivity
Feature use like camera & microphone
i.e. requiring PIN, restricting camera, & only allowing connection to a specific Wi-Fi network
Purpose of MAM functionality within EMM product suites?
Set policies for apps processing corporate data & prevent data transfer to personal apps
What can a device enrolled with MAM software be configured into?
Enterprise workspace mode
What does Enterpise workspace mode in MAM do to devices?
Only allows authorized corporate apps to operate
Personal apps can still be used
i.e. the app(s) used for corporate email, calendar, & contacts would store settings & data separately from the app used for personal email. Messages and attachments sent from the account might be subject to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls to prevent unauthorized forwarding of confidential or privacy-sensitive data
How can MAM suites push public/private apps to enrolled devices?
Via Apple Business Manager or Managed Google Play
Apple Business Manager for iOS devices, Managed Google Play for Android devices
What does geolocation mean?
Using network attributes to pinpoint device location
What does a mobile device operate to find it’s current position?
A location service
2 systems a mobile device’s location service can make use of?
- GPS
- IPS
Meaning of GPS?
Global Positioning System
Meaning of IPS?
Indoor Positioning System
How does GPS find the device’s location?
Pinpointing it’s latitude & longitude via satellite signals
GPS requires a GPS sensor. Not all mobile devices are fitted with one
How does IPS find the device’s location?
Triangulating its proximity to other radio sources
i.e. cellular radio towers, Wi-Fi APs, Bluetooth/RFID beacons, etc.