Ad hoc network

What is an ad hoc Network ?

• A wired Network

• A collection of computers and other devices

• A core cable especially a bus

• A wireless network which does not depend on cables to connect to routers.

What are the benefits of a Network? ( Choose two) 

• To transport you from a place to another

•  Save space

• Share files

• Internet access

What are the advantages of an ad hoc Network? (Choose two)

• Last forever

• Too expensive

• Easy to set up

• No specialist hardware required such as routers

What are the disadvantages of an ad hoc Network? (Choose two)

• Too heavy to carry around

• Less secure

• Needs permission from the local Authority to set it up?

• No central device has control which can make them unmanageable

How reliable is an ad hoc Network? (Choose two)

• Very reliable

• Poor signal can reduce access to the internet

• Devices can be disconnected if they use Bluetooth and are too far away

• Very Secure

What are the issues with open wifi? ( Choose two)

• Open Wi-Fi sends all data from your device to the access point in plain-text

• Hacker can view sensitive data such as passwords

• The connection is permanent and it is difficult to be disconnected.

• Need a password to be connected

How connections are made with Personal hotspots?

• Through cables

• Through electronic pins

• using either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

• You cannot connect to Personal hotspot

Connecting to a hotspot is known as?

• Wired connection

• Loose connection

• Tithering

• Connectionless connection

How do PANs connect to computers or devices? They use......

•  light

•  Water

• Wind

• Bluetooth or Wifi

What would be the main disadvantage of PAN?

• You can connect around the world.

• You can connect only within a town center

• You can only access your family member devices

• These networks have a range of a few meters