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Introduction
IEEE 802.11b
In late 1999
IEEE 802.11a
In 2001
Operates at 5 GHz
15-20 Mbps (actual speed) 50-75 feet range More expensive Not compatible with 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
In 2003
Components of Wi-Fi
Access point
Adapters Wi-Fi antenna
Wi-Fi bridge
External USB
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Topologies of Wi-Fi
AP based topology
AP based topology
Clients communicate through access point. BSA-RF coverage provided by an AP
It connects PCs by an AP
It consists of 2 or more base stations. It includes 10-15% overlapping to allow roaming.
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with each. It is useful for setting up of a wireless network quickly and easily
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apart Range varies based on the type of wireless bridge and antenna used as well as the environmental conditions.
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Bluetooth Wi-Fi has a maximum data rate of 54 mbps whereas Bluetooth technology, which has a maximum data rate of 3 mbps. Wi-Fi is the name for the 802.11 wireless LAN whereas Bluetooth is the name for 802.15 PAN.
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Advantage
Wi-Fi uses unlicensed radio spectrum
Allows LANs to be setup with cabling. Reduce associated costs of network connection
Disadvantage
1.Wi-Fi include interference which causes the users device to no longer function. 2.Operational limitations are not consistent worldwide. 3.Power consumption is fairly high 4.Degradation in performance. 5.Wi-Fi networks have limited range.
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Application
Home
Small business Large corporations and computers
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Scope of Wi-Fi
1.Provide greater and longer connection ranges with faster transfer speeds. 2.Allows users to freely surf on the web, check and send email 3.Not only used around internet cafes, coffee houses/shops, and airports around the world . 4.In the futures we would also see better securities measures in protecting data. 5.Better anti-virus and firewall protections
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