Wireless Networking
- Created by: Dan Holmes
- Created on: 18-04-13 13:07
View mindmap
- Wireless networking
- Many computers can now connect to the Internet or communicate with others in a LAN wirelessly.
- With wireless communcation, the data transfer medium is the air througn which the radio waves travel.
- To set up a small Wi-Fi network you would need
- A broadband connection to the Internet
- A router
- Wi-Fi enabled computers
- Advanatges
- Allows inexpensive LANs to be set up without cables
- Allows people the freedom of working anywhere a signal can be received
- Ideal for networks in old listed buildings where cables wouled not be allowed to be installed
- Global set of standards - you can use Wi-Fi all over the world
- Disadvantages
- Power consumption is high - which means laptops soon exhaust their rechargeable batteries
- There may be health problems in using Wi-Fi
- There may be security problems even when encryption is used
- Home networks have a very limited range
- Can get interference if wireless network signals start to overlap
- Many computers can now connect to the Internet or communicate with others in a LAN wirelessly.
Similar ICT resources:
Teacher recommended
Comments
No comments have yet been made