//3. Wireless and Mobile Networks Flashcards
What are the topics for this Module?
- Wireless Network
- Mobile Device Connectivity
This connection uses satellites to transmit signals that cover the globe. The smartphone can receive these signals and calculate the phone’s location to an accuracy of within ___________.
GPS, 10 meters
Bluetooth is a low-power, shorter range wireless technology that is intended to replace _________ for accessories such as speakers, headphones, and microphones.
wired connectivity
Because Bluetooth technology can be used to transmit both data and voice, it can be used to create _________
small local networks
Meaning of NFC?
Near Field Communication
NFC uses what to transmit data?
electromagnetic fields
What precautions should be taken to protect Wi-Fi communications on mobile devices?
- Never send login or password information using unencrypted text (plaintext).
- Use a VPN connection when possible if you are sending sensitive data.
- Enable security on home networks.
- Use WPA2 or higher encryption for security.
If your mobile device does not prompt to connect to a Wi-Fi network it may be what?
The network SSID broadcast may be turned off, or the device may not be set to connect automatically.
It is the name assigned to a wireless network.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
How to connect to a Wi-Fi network manually on an Android device?
Step 1. Select Settings > Add network.
Step 2. Enter the network SSID.
Step 3. Touch Security and select a security type.
Step 4. Touch Password and enter the password.
Step 5. Touch Save.
How to connect to a Wi-Fi network manually on an iOS device?
Step 1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi > Other.
Step 2. Enter the network SSID.
Step 3. Touch Security and select a security type.
Step 4. Touch Other Network.
Step 5. Touch Password and enter the password.
Step 6. Touch Join.
How the mobile device network transitions from one network to another ?
As a mobile device moves from an area of 4G coverage to 3G coverage, the 4G radio shuts off and turns on the 3G radio.
What are the three methods to on/off a bluetooth on a laptop?
- Go to bottom right corner > click action center > clik on off bluetooth (you can also right click the bluetooth from there and click settings to check bluetooth)
- Click windows > control panel > Under “hardware and sound” click “add a device” > then add bluetooth
- Search bar > Type “Settings” > Click “devices” > on off bluetooth
Up to how many bluetooth devices can be connected together at any one time.
Eight. But google says Seven
When a Bluetooth device is in discoverable mode, it transmits what information when another Bluetooth device requests it?
- Name
- Bluetooth class
- Services that the device can use
- Technical information, such as the features or the Bluetooth specification that it supports