Chapter Review Questions

You can find the answers to the following questions in Appendix A, "Answers to Chapter Review Questions."

1:

Why does a wireless MAN offer good return on investment?

2:

A learning bridge forwards all packets. True or false?

3:

What is the primary difference between a bridge and an access point?

4:

What are examples of semidirectional antennae?

5:

In regards to beamwidth, what is the primary difference between a semidirectional and highly directional antenna?

6:

What is an example of a highly directional antenna?

7:

What polarization would be most effective at a receiver if the transmitter were using vertical polarization?

8:

What are the advantages of using point-to-multipoint systems versus point-to-point for interconnecting multiple sites?

9:

What are the advantages of using packet radio for wireless MANs?

10:

Which standards do wireless MANs employ?