Connecting A Network Part 3
In this subdivision chapter, we will learn type of wireless technology. There are 5 type of wireless technology namely: Infra Red Wireless local area networks (WLANs) , WiFi Broadband wireless. Bluetooth, WiMax Infra Red Method of transferring data without the use of wires. A common example of aninfrared (Ir) device is a TV remote. However, infrared is also used with computersand devices like a cordless keyboard or mouse. The picture is an example of the Nintendo Wii remote and an example of an infrared device. Wireless local area networks (WLANs) , WiFi A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The IEEE 802.11 group of standards specify the technologies for wireless LANs. Figure 1: WLAN connection with other devices. Broadband...