Chapter 1
| 1: | What is a distinguishing attribute of a wireless network as compared to a general wireless communication system? |
| A1: | Answer: In a wireless network, communications takes place between computer devices. |
| 2: | What types of information does a wireless network support? |
| A2: | Answer: E-mails, messages, web pages, database records, streaming video, and voice. |
| 3: | What are the four types of wireless networks? |
| A3: | Answer: Wireless PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN. |
| 4: | What is the typical maximum range of a wireless PAN? |
| A4: | Answer: 50 feet. |
| 5: | True or false: A wireless PAN consumes little power from small handheld computer devices. |
| A5: | Answer: True. |
| 6: | What is a common standard for wireless LANs? |
| A6: | Answer: IEEE 802.11 or Wi-Fi. |
| 7: | What relatively new standard applies to wireless MANs? |
| A7: | Answer: IEEE 802.16. |
| 8: | Why do wireless WANs not effectively satisfy requirements for indoor wireless networks? |
| A8: | Answer: Wireless WAN systems are generally installed outdoors, and the signals lose strength before reaching the inside of the facility. |
| 9: | What is a common application of wireless networks in homes and small offices? |
| A9: | Answer: Sharing Internet connections among multiple, mobile computers is a common application. |
| 10: | What are examples of applications for wireless WANs? |
| A10: | Answer: Access to Internet applications from outdoor locations, realestate transactions, field-service and sales calls, vending-machine status, and utility-meter reading are a few examples. |
