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WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
WIRELESS Lesson 1 Topics Definition of Wireless Network Origins & Development of Wireless Network Key terminologies for Wireless Network Types of Wireless Network Advantages and disadvantages of Wireless Network Major wireless networking organizations What is a Wireless Network? According to CISCO, a wireless network is a type of local area network that uses radio waves to connect devices to the Internet or enterprise network. Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications In which electromagnetic waves (rather than some form of wire) carry the signal. Wireless networking is a method by which homes, telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment. Origin & Development of Wireless Networks
The first ever wireless network originated from the
University of Hawaii’s ALOHANET research project in the 1970s. Types of Wireless Network
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Types of Wireless Network Cont’d… 1) Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) This personal area network provides a wireless connection to devices that surround an individual’s personal space. The WPAN makes use of a technology that enables wireless communication within a range of 10 meters. This makes the WPAN a short-range network. Common WPAN protocols include: Bluetooth, ZigBee, WUSB, IrDA Types of Wireless Network Cont’d…
2) Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN)
Is a type of wireless network that provides Internet access to wider areas such as a city or town. Common WMAN protocol include: WiMAX, WiBRo Types of Wireless Network Cont’d…
3) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
This type covers wireless networks over a wide area. This is achieved by wirelessly connecting coverage cells to provide services to an expanded geographical location. The WWAN is typically used to cater to the smartphones’ market through cellular service providers. To use this wireless network, special WAN cards are to be installed within the devices. Common WMAN protocol include: WiMAX, GSM Types of Wireless Network Cont’d… 4) Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Is a type of wireless network that provides Internet and connectivity in localized areas like a small office or house. Common WLAN protocol include: Wi-Fi WIRELESS LAN • A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a wireless computer network that links two or more devices using a wireless distribution method (often WIFI ADAPTER , RF SEGNAL). • This gives users the ability to move around within a local coverage area and yet still be connected to the network. • A WLAN can also provide a connection to the wider Internet. Advantages Of Wireless Networks
Mobility & Collaboration: Allows users to stay
connected while moving around the network area coverage. Reachability & Accessibility: Wireless communications systems enable people to be better connected and reachable without any limitation of any location. Simplicity: Wireless communication system are easy and fast to deploy in comparison of cabled network. Initial setup cost could be a bit high but other advantages overcome that high cost. Advantages Of Wireless Networks
Maintainability: Being a wireless system, you do no need
to spend too much to maintain a wireless network setup. Expandability & Guest Access: Allows you to provide access to more users without running cables, while protecting your enterprise data. Roaming Services: Using a wireless network system, you can provide service any where any time including train, buses, airplanes etc. New Services: Wireless communications systems provide new smart services like SMS and MMS. Disadvantages Of Wireless Networks
Quality of Service (QoS): QoS is inadequate due to
lost packets and atmospheric interferences. Interference: This can be caused by other networks or other types of equipment that generate radio waves that are within, or close, to the radio bands used for communication. Interference can degrade the signal or cause the system to fail. Security Risk: Highly susceptible to network insecurity like network sniffing, especially for sensitive data. Reachable Range: Usually covers a small area of about 100 meters Wireless Network Organizations
Nowadays there are three major organizations
influencing WLAN standards. They are: ITU-R ( International Telecommunication Union Radio-communication Sector): Is responsible for allocation of the Radio Frequency bands. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): Specifies how RF is modulated to transfer data Wi-Fi Alliance: Improves the interoperability of wireless products among vendors. WIFI ADAPTER Microwave are considered harmless non-ionizing radiation and have no effect on the human body. WIRELESS LAN
WLAN ADHOC WLAN INFRASTRUCTURE
Ad-Hoc Mode(Hosted-Network) Ad hoc mode the wireless device , such as a laptop, is connected to other wireless devices in a peer-to-peer environment without the need for a wireless access point. What is Infrastructure mode? • Infrastructure mode is a wireless network framework that has a central WLAN access point / router at the heart of the network.
• In infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate with
each other through an WLAN access point/router.
• An access point is a device that creates a wireless local
area network, or WLAN, usually in an office or large building. Example: Router Differences between infrastructure & Ad-hoc
Infrastructure Ad-hoc 1. Permanent Wi-Fi 1. Temporary 2. Security 2. No security 3. 300 Mbps. 3. 11 Mbps 4. Distance b/w 2pc 100m 4. Distance b/w 2pc 10m 5. You can connect 5. You can connect 10 unlimited pcs pc 6. Multiple channel 6. Single channel ISP Internet service providers To connect to the Internet, you'll need an Internet service provider (ISP) and some hardware. AN ISP is a company that gives you access to the Internet. You sign up for an account with an ISP ISP Internet service For a broadbandproviders connection, such as DSL, fiber optic, or cable, you'll need a broadband equipment If you plan to share Internet access with multiple PCs by using a home network, you'll also need a router. ISP Internet service providers
