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Local area network (LAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Connects a group of computers in
close proximity, such as in an office building, school, or home.
Wide area network (WAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Spans a large geographic area
such as a state, province, or country.
Metropolitan area network (MAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A large computer network
usually spanning a city.
Mobile - CORRECT ANSWER-Means the technology can travel with the user.
Mobile business - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to purchase goods and services
through a wireless Internet-enabled device.
Wireless - CORRECT ANSWER-Refers to any type of operation accomplished
without the use of a hard-wired connection.
Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) - CORRECT ANSWER-A means by which portable devices
can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and
receive data via radio waves.
Wi-Fi infrastructure - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi
service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles, along with
additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal.
Bandwidth - CORRECT ANSWER-The maximum amount of data that can pass from
one point to another in a unit of time.
Bit - CORRECT ANSWER-The smallest element of data.
Bit rate - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of bits transferred or received per unit of
time.
Wireless Network Benefits: Cost - CORRECT ANSWER-Elimination of wiring
expenses reduces networking costs.
Wireless Network Benefits: Customer Service - CORRECT ANSWER-Access
network devices and applications from any location within the wireless networks'
coverage area.
, Wireless Network Benefits: Diagnostics - CORRECT ANSWER-With access to
greater amounts of more timely data, you can avoid manufacturing issues before
they happen.
Wireless Network Benefits: Mobility - CORRECT ANSWER-Not tied to a desk or
physical location, and employees can roam without losing connections, allowing
them to work in meeting rooms and break areas.
Wireless Network Benefits: Real-time Data - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless
networks provide the ability to easily access real-time data or data delivered
immediately after collection.
Wireless Network Benefits: Remote work - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless networks
provide employees with remote access from anywhere on the manufacturing floor.
Wireless Network Benefits: Security - CORRECT ANSWER-A wireless network
allows your business to provide secure wireless access to the Internet for guests
such as customers or business partners.
Personal area network (PAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides communication for
devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.
Bluetooth - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals
over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A local area network that uses radio
signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.
Access point (AP) - CORRECT ANSWER-The computer or network device that
serves as an interface between devices and the network.
Multiple-in/multiple-out (MIMO) technology - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple
transmitters and receivers allow sending and receiving greater amounts of data than
traditional networking devices.
Wireless access point (WAP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables devices to connect to
a wireless network to communicate with each other.
Hotspots - CORRECT ANSWER-Designated locations where Wi-Fi access points
are publicly available.
Wireless MAN (WMAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A metropolitan area network that
uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.
Local area network (LAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Connects a group of computers in
close proximity, such as in an office building, school, or home.
Wide area network (WAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Spans a large geographic area
such as a state, province, or country.
Metropolitan area network (MAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A large computer network
usually spanning a city.
Mobile - CORRECT ANSWER-Means the technology can travel with the user.
Mobile business - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to purchase goods and services
through a wireless Internet-enabled device.
Wireless - CORRECT ANSWER-Refers to any type of operation accomplished
without the use of a hard-wired connection.
Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) - CORRECT ANSWER-A means by which portable devices
can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and
receive data via radio waves.
Wi-Fi infrastructure - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi
service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles, along with
additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal.
Bandwidth - CORRECT ANSWER-The maximum amount of data that can pass from
one point to another in a unit of time.
Bit - CORRECT ANSWER-The smallest element of data.
Bit rate - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of bits transferred or received per unit of
time.
Wireless Network Benefits: Cost - CORRECT ANSWER-Elimination of wiring
expenses reduces networking costs.
Wireless Network Benefits: Customer Service - CORRECT ANSWER-Access
network devices and applications from any location within the wireless networks'
coverage area.
, Wireless Network Benefits: Diagnostics - CORRECT ANSWER-With access to
greater amounts of more timely data, you can avoid manufacturing issues before
they happen.
Wireless Network Benefits: Mobility - CORRECT ANSWER-Not tied to a desk or
physical location, and employees can roam without losing connections, allowing
them to work in meeting rooms and break areas.
Wireless Network Benefits: Real-time Data - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless
networks provide the ability to easily access real-time data or data delivered
immediately after collection.
Wireless Network Benefits: Remote work - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless networks
provide employees with remote access from anywhere on the manufacturing floor.
Wireless Network Benefits: Security - CORRECT ANSWER-A wireless network
allows your business to provide secure wireless access to the Internet for guests
such as customers or business partners.
Personal area network (PAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides communication for
devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.
Bluetooth - CORRECT ANSWER-Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals
over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A local area network that uses radio
signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.
Access point (AP) - CORRECT ANSWER-The computer or network device that
serves as an interface between devices and the network.
Multiple-in/multiple-out (MIMO) technology - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple
transmitters and receivers allow sending and receiving greater amounts of data than
traditional networking devices.
Wireless access point (WAP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables devices to connect to
a wireless network to communicate with each other.
Hotspots - CORRECT ANSWER-Designated locations where Wi-Fi access points
are publicly available.
Wireless MAN (WMAN) - CORRECT ANSWER-A metropolitan area network that
uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.
