Wireless Networking

Presented by: Sach IN SMVITM BANTAKAL

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Introduction to Wireless Technologies Wireless Networking Overview Non-Technical considerations Other Comparable Technologies

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Introduction
What is a wireless network?

A technology that enables two or more entities to communicate without network cabling

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Introduction to Wireless /802.11b

Standards
IEEE 802.11.b 2.4GHz 11Mbps
International standard for wireless networking that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz) and provides a throughput of up to 11 Mbps with a range of just over 300 feet indoors. This is a very commonly used frequency. Microwave ovens, cordless phones, medical and scientific equipment, as well as Bluetooth devices, all work within the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

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Introduction to Wireless /802.11b

Standards
IEEE 802.11.a 5GHz 54Mbps
International standard for wireless networking that operates in the 5 GHz frequency range (5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz) with a maximum 54 Mbps data transfer rate. The 5 GHz frequency band is not as crowded as the 2.4 GHz frequency, because the 802.11a specification offers more radio channels than the 802.11b. These additional channels can help avoid radio and microwave interference. Cost of 802.11a equipment is approximately twice that of 802.11b and current deployment is limited.
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Introduction to Wireless /802.11b

Standards
IEEE 802.11.b 2.4GHz 11Mbps IEEE 802.11.a 5GHz 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g 2.4Ghz Hybrid 11/54Mbps

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Limitations
300 ft. effective range from access point

1400 ft maximum range

Structural interference Interference from other devices such as cordless phones.

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Introduction to Wireless /802.11b

Applications
Any application currently used on a traditional wired network can be used on a wireless network. New applications may be available or can be developed to take advantage of wireless, such as Wireless PDA access to a card catalog.
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Agenda
Introduction to Wireless Technologies Wireless Networking Overview

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Wireless Network Components

Access Points NICs Network Interface Cards

PCMCIA USB PCI CompactFlash

Other Wireless Devices

Bridges and Routers Print Servers

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PCs, Laptops, PDAs

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Security

(Encryption, Content Filtering, Privacy, etc.)

Partition The Network

A safe practice is to create two separate networks. A private network for day to day business and a network for public access. Both can be wireless. These networks can talk to one another through a proxy server that will protect the private network from malicious attacks via the public network.
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Security

(Encryption, Content Filtering, Privacy, etc.)

Encryption Encryption on the pubic network can be used but would create administrative overhead. Encryption keys would have to be changed regularly and anyone using their own laptop would have to be given the key. Encryption works best in a network that does not allow people to use their own laptops. Encryption increases privacy.
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Wireless Networking Overview

Security

(Encryption, Content Filtering, Privacy, etc.)

Viruses and Hacker

Wireless does not add any additional threat in the way of viruses. Anyone, anywhere can attack a network that is connected to the Internet. Wireless does not increase that chance. Security measures such as firewalls, can reduce the risk.

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Agenda
Introduction to Wireless Technologies Wireless Networking Overview Non-Technical considerations

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Non-Technical Considerations

Why Deploy Wireless?

Cost savings over wireline. Can not run wire to locations needed. To enable patrons to bring their own laptop, therefore reducing the cost of owning many PCs. To enable you to easily move PCs.

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Introduction to Wireless Technologies Wireless Networking Overview Non-Technical considerations Other Comparable Technologies

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Other comparable technologies

IrDA (Infrared Data Association)

Uses beams in the infrared light spectrum Uses 2.45 gigahertz radio waves, but emits weak signals
Limits distance to 10 feet, but travels through walls

Bluetooth

HomeRF (SWAP) developed by businesses

6 voice channels and 1 data channel Slow, and limited range, but cheap

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