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Unit 1: Page 16: Wireless Connection Methods Flashcards

1
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What are Wireless Connection Methods?

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Wireless connection methods connect using the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What are the 4 wireless system connection methods?

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> WiFi
3G/4G/WiMAX
Satellite broadband
Microwave/Laser

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What are the uses of WiFi?

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To connect devices wirelessly to local and wide area networks such as the internet.

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What are the advantages of WiFi?

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> High data transfer speeds
Good range
Relatively cheap to install.

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What are the limitations of Wifi?

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> Can be complex
Security concerns

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What are the uses of 3G/4G/WiMAX?

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To connect to data networks such as the internet whilst on the move.

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What are the advantages of 3G/4G/WiMAX?

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> Allows true mobility
4G provides for very fast connection speed.

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What are the limitations of 3G/4G/WiMAX?

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> Heavy data usage can be costly
Uses public networks

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What are the uses of Satellite broadband?

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Provides connetivity to remote aread, often rural.

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What are the advantages of satellite broadband?

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> Wide coverage
High speed

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What are the limitations of Satellite Broadband?

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> High Latency
Subject to weather conditions

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What are the uses of Microwave/Laser?

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Allows point-to-point LANconnectons between locations.

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What are the advantages of Microwave/Laser?

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> High speed
No ongoing costs

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What are the limitations of Microwave/Laser?

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> Affected by poor weather
High initial cost.

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What are the 3 types of Wireless Connections Methods for devices?

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> Bluetooth
WiFi direct
WiFi

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What are the uses of Bluetooth?

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For pairing devices over short distances, such as wireless headphones, watches, keyboards and mice.

17
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What are the advantages of Bluetooth?

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> Easy to set up
Low power consumption

18
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What are the limitations of bluetooth?

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> Low data transfer speeds.
Very short range

19
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What are the uses of WiFi Direct?

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For connecting devices to remote displays

20
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What are the advantages of WiFI Direct?

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> Can transmit both audio and video
Usually built into devices

21
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What are the limitations of WiFi Direct?

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> Limited range
Can affect data connectivity (interference)

22
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What are the uses of Wifi?

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Sllows ‘ad-hoc’ networks to permit wireless printing/scaning, for example.

23
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What are the advantages of WiFi?

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> Simple setup
Uses existing WiFi Infrastructure

24
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What are the limitations of WiFi?

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> Using ad-hoc networks can impact connectivity.

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