Computers and Wireless

Networking
Presented by:

Subhash chunduri
Reg.no.:131FA08048

Topics:
Introduction to Networks and wif
Wireless Networking Overview
Non-Technical considerations
Other Comparable Technologies
Q&A

Introduction to Computer Networks

What is a Network?
A Network is two or more

computers interconnected for

exchange of information.

Introduction to Wireless Networks

What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi means Wireless-Fidelity and
a catch all phrase for the several
different standards and
recommendations that comprise
wireless networking.
Wi-Fi enables the user to deploy a
computer network without needing
to run cable.

Introduction to Wireless Networks

Standards

Introduction to Wireless Networks

Limitations
300 ft. effective range from access
point

1400 ft maximum range

Structural interference
Interference from other devices
such as cordless phones.

Introduction to Wireless Networks

Common Misunderstandings:
1. Wif only works when connected
to internet.
2. Difference between link speed
and data speed.

Introduction to Wireless Networks

Common Misunderstandings:

Introduction to Wireless Networks

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.

Wireless Networking Overview

Connecting To a Legacy
Network
Access Points
connect the
wireless
network to
the legacy
network.

Wireless Networking Overview

Security

(Encryption, Content Filtering,

Privacy, etc.)

Content Filtering & Proxy Servers

Web content fltering that has generally been
software on the desktop would have to be
handled by a server if people are allowed to use
their own laptops.
Proxy servers allow you to control what
information people have access to. This is a
good practice anyway, allowing you to control
at a global level what information travels over
your network. It also allows you to track usage.

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 frewalls, can reduce the risk.

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.
To be on the leading edge.

Non-Technical Considerations

The A-B-Gs of Wireless

Which standard is right for you?

802.11.a
54 Mbps @ 5MHz
Not widely adopted

802.11.b
11 Mbps @2.4GHz
Low Cost

802.11.g
New technology - Available late
2003
Compatible with 802.11b

Other Comparable Technologies

HPNA
HPNA is Phone Line Networking. HPNA
allows you to transmit data over normal
phone lines at the same time you use
that phone for voice calls and DSL.
HPNA v2.0 runs at 10Mbps over a
standard phone line. V3.0 is coming
soon and delivers 100Mbps. If you
currently have a lot of phone lines
running through your facility this may
be an option to consider.

Other Comparable Technologies

Bluetooth 802.15
Bluetooth is the standard for
wireless personal area networks or
WPAN.
It allows high speed transmission
of data over very short distances.
Bluetooth is normally used for
transferring data between laptops,
or in Internet Kiosk type
applications where roaming is not
needed.

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