Wireless Tech

Question 1

Wireless- What

Answer 1

• connect devices using radio waves to the internet

* have router

Question 2

Wireless- History

Answer 2

• first wireless phone: photophone (over light beams)

* wireless term first came into public use with radio

Question 3

Wireless- Benefits for a business

Answer 3

• attract new and retain customers

* collect customer data, minimum investment required

Question 4

Wireless- Infrastructure

Answer 4

• one wireless access point (AP)

* has to be configured with local wireless client

Question 5

Wireless- Business that use it

Answer 5

• cafes

- schools/unis

Question 6

Wireless- Key Vendors

Answer 6

• Cisco, Aruba and Ruckus
  
  • US based offer service globally
  • wi-fi not only service

Question 7

Wireless- Risks

Answer 7

• security, network extends to the outside of the office building, unauthorized users can access information
  
  • employees connect devices to company network, harder to keep info secure
  • limited range

Question 8

Wireless- Competition

Answer 8

• bluetooth

  * better for when speed is not a problem
  * low-bandwidth
  * other applications

  • wiMAX
    
    • for much larger area