Network+ Wireless Technology Types – Flashcards

Network+ Wireless Technology Types – Flashcards

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Computers

10th Grade

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Hard

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Kyle Hatfield

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth – A short-range wireless technology for pairing devices like headsets, keyboards, and fitness trackers. Purpose: Great for wireless connections between nearby personal devices.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Back

Near Field Communication (NFC) – Allows devices to communicate when held a few centimeters apart. Purpose: Used in contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Wallet.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tethering

Back

Tethering – Shares a phone’s internet connection with another device via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. Purpose: Lets your laptop go online using your mobile data when no Wi-Fi is available.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Z-Wave

Back

Z-Wave – A low-power, proprietary mesh network protocol used in smart home automation. Purpose: Connects devices like smart locks and thermostats over short ranges without using Wi-Fi.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

ZigBee

Back

ZigBee – An open wireless standard for creating mesh networks between smart devices. Purpose: Ideal for connecting smart home sensors and lights over short distances with low power.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

802.11a

Back

802.11a – 5 GHz frequency, up to 54 Mbps, ~120 ft range. Purpose: Early faster wireless option, less interference but shorter range than 2.4 GHz.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

802.11b

Back

802.11b – 2.4 GHz frequency, up to 11 Mbps, ~140 ft range. Purpose: First widely used home Wi-Fi; longer range but more interference.

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