Wireless Network Technologies

Question 1

802.11 Tech

Answer 1

Frequency
- 2.4 GHz or 5GHz
- And sometimes both

Channels
- Group of frequencies, numbered by the IEEE
- Non-overlapping channels would be ideal

Regulations
- Most countries have regulations to manage frequency use
-such as - Spectrum use, power output, interference requirements, ETC.

Question 2

bluetooth

Answer 2

Remove the wires
- headset
- speakers
- keyboards/mice

Uses the 2.4 GHz range
- unlicensed ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band
- Same as 802.11

Short- Range
- Most consumer devices operate to about 10 meters
- Industrial Bluetooth devices can communicate over 1000 meters