Unit 1 IoTA: Introduction to Wired and Wireless Networks

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) about?

• Developing artificial intelligence systems

• Connecting physical objects in a network

What are the basic components of a wired network?

• Hosts, Shared peripherals, Network devices, Network media

• Wireless Network Interface Cards, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Routers, Wireless Clients

What is the function of a Wireless Access Point?

• Creates a wireless local area network

• Connects multiple devices on a wired network

What is the purpose of a network switch?

• Connects multiple devices on the same network

• Provides access to the Internet

What is the SSID in wireless networks?

• Service Set Identifier

• Signal Strength Indicator

Which encryption type is considered more secure than WEP?

• Wi-Fi Protected Access2 (WPA2)

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

What is the purpose of a router in a network?

• Links two networks together

• Provides wireless access to the Internet

What is the function of a wireless network interface card?

• Connects a computer to a wireless network

• Encrypts network traffic

What is the main purpose of network media in a wired network?

• Converts data into electrical pulses

• Provides connections between hosts and network devices

What is the primary function of shared peripherals in a network?

• Provide access to the Internet

• Can be attached to and used with a computer