... device, or access point, connects to the wired network from a fixed location using standard Ethernet cable. The access point receives, buffers and transmits data between the components of the WLAN (laptops, printers, handheld devices and other wireless equipment) and the wired network infrastructure. A single access point can support a small group of users and can function within a range of less than 100 ... ...
... device, or access point, connects to the wired network from a fixed location using standard Ethernet cable. The access point receives, buffers and transmits data between the components of the WLAN (laptops, printers, handheld devices and other wireless equipment) and the wired network infrastructure. A single access point can support a small group of users and can function within a range of less than 100 ... ...
... such as cordless phones operate between 902-928 Mhz. Other examples of wireless devices and applications are pagers (alphanumeric, two-way, & three-way) PDA's, wireless modems and NIC cards for laptops. The need to keep in touch has fueled the drive for innovation in the Wireless Communication Industries. Bluetooth Technology is a perfect example of the next big standard. It has revolutionized ... ...
... in homes, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises and in a growing number of public wireless networking hot spots. Several major laptop vendors are shipping or have plans to ship laptops with internal 802.11b NICs. Designing for wireless network requires new considerations than designing for wired network. An important factor is the tradeoff between radio-frequency (RF) coverage and capacity ... ...
