Access point

OBJECTIVE:
-To determine the purpose of access point
- To define what is access point
-To know what can be use in the access point
DISCUSSION:
In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP), or more generally just access point (AP),
is a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network. The
AP usually connects to a router (via a wired network) as a standalone device, but it can also be an
integral component of the router itself. An AP is differentiated from a hotspot, which is the physical
location where Wi-Fi access to a WLAN is available.

Repeater

OBJECTIVE:
-To determine the purpose of Repeater
- To define what is Repeater
-To know what can be use in the Repeater
DISCUSSION:
In telecommunications, a repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it.
Repeaters are used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances or be
received on the other side of an obstruction. Some types of repeaters broadcast an identical signal,
but alter its method of transmission, for example, on another frequency or baud rate.
There are several different types of repeaters; a telephone repeater is an amplifier in a telephone
line, an optical repeater is an optoelectronic circuit that amplifies the light beam in an optical fiber
cable; and a radio repeater is a radio receiver and transmitter that retransmits a radio signal.
A broadcast relay station is a repeater used in broadcast radio and television.

switch managed and unmanaged

OBJECTIVE:
-To determine the purpose of switch managed and unmanaged
- To define what is switch managed and unmanaged
-To know what can be use in the switch managed and unmanaged
DISCUSSION:

Managed Ethernet switches have more capability than unmanaged switches, but
they also require a skilled administrator or engineer to make the most of them. A
managed switch enables you to have better control of your network and all the
data frames moving through it. Unmanaged switches, on the other hand, enable
connected devices to communicate with one another in their most basic form.
Unmanaged Ethernet switches
Unmanaged switches use autonegotiated ports to determine parameters such as
the data rate and whether to use half-duplex or full-duplex mode. Additionally,
unmanaged switches have no concept of virtual LANs (VLANs). Thus, all devices
belong to the same broadcast domain.

Managed Ethernet switches

A major difference between managed and unmanaged switches is control. A
managed switch lets you adjust each port on the switch to any setting you desire,
enabling you to monitor and configure your network in many ways. It also
provides greater control over how data travels over the network and who has
access to it. Managed switches generally offer Simple Network Management
Protocol, which enables you to monitor the status of the switch and individual
switch ports and gives you statistics like traffic throughput, network errors and
port status.

Features available on managed switches may vary among manufacturers and

models, but they often include the following:

 Spanning Tree Protocol support for switch and link redundancy without
creating loops;

 the ability to implement quality of service;

 VLAN support;
 bandwidth rate limiting; and

 port mirroring.
network interface card

OBJECTIVE:
-To determine the purpose of network interface card
- To define what is network interface card
-To know what can be use in the network interface card
DISCUSSION:
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component without which a computer cannot
be connected over a network. It is a circuit board installed in a computer that provides a
dedicated network connection to the computer. It is also called network interface controller,
network adapter or LAN adapter.

EVALUATION:

What does NIC stand for?

Network interface card or controller

Network interface connection

Network internet card

Network internet connection

1. What type of connections does a NIC control?

Wireless connections only

Wired connections only

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 Both wired and wireless connections

Ethernet connections only

2. What is Ethernet?

An early version of the Internet

A type of computer cable

A standard for computer networking technologies

A type of network card

What is the primary criteria when deciding on the antenna type to use when selecting an
external AP antenna?

 It's modulation
 The RF requirements for the area where coverage is being provided
 It's size
 The distance from nearby metal objects
Which is the most common power option for access points in the Enterprise?

 Local mains supply

 RF induction
 POE Power injector
 Ethernet switch port POE
Which POE standard is required for most modern access points?
 802.11af
 802.3af
 802.11at
 802.3at
Ethernet switch ports are _______, whereas Access Point radios are _______.

 Half duplex, full duplex

 Full duplex, half duplex
 Full duplex, full duplex
 Half duplex, half duplex
Which network mechanism is used to provide logical isolation of user traffic on the wired
side of WLANs?

 VLANs
 WLANs
 RF channels
 Contention domains
What is the recommended maximum number of SSIDs to be used across an area
covered by a WLAN?

 2
 8
 4
 6
Frequency shift keying modulation alters which characteristic of an RF signal to carry
binary data?

 Amplitude
 Band
 Frequency
 Phase