Chapter 16 - Wireless Network Categories
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)
A communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over MANs (operates like wifi)
Wireless LAN (WLAN)
A local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
Wireless MAN (WMAN)
A metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data (not successful in the US due to lack of availability)
Wireless WAN (WWAN)
A wide area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data
Computer Simulation
Complex systems can be modeled by means of mathematical equations and different scenarios can be run against the model to determine "what-if" analysis
System Software
Controls how the various technology tools work along with the application software
Operating System Software
Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
Enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other
Trend Analysis
Examination of a trend to identify its nature, causes, speed of development and potential impacts
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
Means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly to a local area network using access points that send and receive data via radio waves.
Personal Area Networks (PANs)
Provide communication over a short distance that is intended for use with devices that are owned and operated by a single user
Access Point (AP)
The computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network
Trend Monitoring
Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, and are careful monitored and reported to key decision makers
Multiple-In/Multiple-Out Technology (MIMO)
WAPs with MIMO that have multiple transmitters and receivers, allow them to receive greater amounts of data than traditional networking devices
Trend Projection
When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
Bluetooth
Wireless PAN technology (wireless headset/mobile phone; wireless keyboard/mouse and computer
