8. Wired and Wireless - Modes of connection Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Wired connections
A
- Fibre optic cables
- Ethernet cables
- Copper cables
- Switch
- HUB
- Routers
2
Q
Wireless connections
A
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- WAP
- Wireless routers
3
Q
Wi-Fi (LAN) features
A
Range is 100 meters, high bandwidth and power consumption
4
Q
Bluetooth (PAN) features
A
Range is 10 meters, low bandwidth and power consumption
5
Q
What are the features of ethernet?
A
Used for communicating on a wired LAN, provides a reliable, error-free, fast communication between two points
6
Q
What are the features of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
A
Portable, don’t need cables. Bandwidth is lower than wired connection as there is no dedicated connection. Security is a problem as its easy to intercept.
7
Q
Advantages of wireless
A
- Users can move around freely
- Easier to set up & cheaper
- Handles a large number of users
8
Q
Disadvantages of Wireless
A
- Slower network speeds
- Signal can be obstructed by objects
- Less secure than wired
