wifi ethernet and bluetooth Flashcards
1
Q
what is a protocol
A
a set of rules that are followed by devices to ensure it is possible for devices to communicate with each other
2
Q
what is a channel
A
– A frequency range that devices can use to wireless connect to a network
3
Q
what do channels have
A
frequency and bandwidth
4
Q
what is a band
A
a spectrum that the wifi works on.
5
Q
what are the two main bands
A
2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.
6
Q
Why might channels overlapping cause problems to Wi-Fi performance?
A
When they overlap, channels will use the same frequency which may cause interference which could mean data won’t be sent and have to resend.
7
Q
what connection has a lower bandwidth
A
bluetooth
8
Q
what connection has a higher range
A
wifi
