Module 3 Flashcards
GPS acronym
Global Positioning System
GPS
GPS uses satellites to transmit signals. Smartphones receive these signals and calculate the phone’s location to an accuracy of 10 meters
Wi-Fi
Enables the phone to connect to local networks and internet
Bluetooth
is a low power, shorter range wireless technology
NFC acronym
Near Field Communication
NFC
Enables devices that are in very close proximity to each other. for example smart phones and payment devices
Simple Connectivity with Bluetooth
- Hands-free headset -
- Keyboard or mouse -
- Stereo control -
- Car speakerphone -
- Mobile speaker -
- Tethering - A mobile device can connect to another mobile device or computer to share a network connection. Tethering can also be performed with a Wi-Fi connection or a cable connection such as USB.
When a Bluetooth device is in discoverable mode, it transmits the following information
- Name
- Bluetooth class
- Services that the device can use
- Technical information, such as the features or the Bluetooth specification that it supports
During the pairing process, a PIN may be requested to authenticate the pairing process.
Mobile Device Connectivity
- 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.
Wireless Networks
Mobile phones transmit voice signals via radio waves to antennas on towers in specific geographic areas. The network relays signals between towers, commonly used for calls to mobile or wired phones and text messages. GSM is the primary cellular network, while 3G, 4G, 4G-LTE, and 5G indicate enhanced networks for fast data transmission, with 4G being the current dominant mobile network for most phones.