Wireless Network(Exam 1 Questions and Answers)2022/2023

global positioning system (GPS) A system of earth-orbiting satellites used as a navigation system. hotspot A specific geographic location that is served by a wireless data system and provides network access to mobile users. 00:02 00:53 wireless local area network (WLAN) A wireless network designed to replace or supplement a wired local area network. wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) A wireless network is designed for devices in a broader area of coverage than a WLAN or at higher speeds. wireless personal area network (WPAN) A wireless network designed for hand-held and portable devices at slow transmission speeds and in close proximity. wireless wide area network (WWAN) A wireless data network that can encompass multiple states, regions, or countries. Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) A certification that is the foundation level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP program. Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) organization is to educate professionals in the technology of enterprise WLAN products. This can help these profes- sionals to manage a wireless LAN infrastructure—regardless of which vendor's products are used—and maintain a wireless network that is cost-effective, reliable, and secure. diffused transmission An infrared wireless transmission that relies on reflected light. directed transmission An infrared wireless transmission that requires that the emitter and detector be directly aimed at one another. data rate The theoretical maximum rated speed of a network. throughput The measure of how much actual data can be sent per unit of time across a network.