Wireless Connection Methods - Content Flashcards
What are wireless connection methods?
They use the electromagnetic spectrum
What are some examples of wireless system connection methods?
-Wi-fi
-3G/4G WiMAX
-Satellite broadband
-Microwave/Laser
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of Wi-Fi?
Uses: To connect devices wirelessly to local and wide area networks such as the internet
Advantages:
- High data transfer speeds
- Good range
- Cheap to install
Disadvantages:
- Can be complex
- Security concerns
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of 3G/4G WiMAX?
Uses: To connect data networks (internet) on the move
Advantages:
- allows true mobility
- 4G provides very fast connection speeds
Disadvantages:
- Heavy data usage can be costly
- Uses public networks
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of satellite broadband?
Uses: Provide connectivity to remote areas, often rural
Advantages:
- Wide coverage
- High Speed
Disadvantages:
- High latency
- Subject to weather conditions
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of microwave/laser?
Uses: Allows point-to-point LAN connections between locations
Advantages:
-High speed
-No ongoing costs
Disadvantages:
-Affected by poor weather
-High initial cost
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of Bluetooth for devices?
Uses: Pairing devices over short distances e.g. wireless headphones or keyboards
Advantages:
-Easy to set up
-Low power consumption
Disadvantages:
-Low data transfer speeds
-Very short range
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of WiFi Direct for devices?
Uses: connecting devices to remote displays
Advantages:
-transmits both audio and video
-usually built in to devices
Disadvantages:
-limited range
-can affect data connectivity
What are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of WiFi in devices?
Uses: Allows ‘ad-hoc’ networks to permit wireless printing/scanning
Advantages:
-simple setup
-uses existing WiFi infrastructure
Disadvantages:
-using ad-hoc networks can impact connectivity
