P2P and Ad Hoc Connections

What are the two basic types of wireless networks?

• Infrastructure and ad-hoc

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• LAN and WAN

• Wired and wireless

In an infrastructure wireless network, what is the central point called?

• Switch

• Wireless access point

• Router

• Modem

What does SSID stand for in a wireless network?

• Secure System ID

• Signal Source ID

• Standard Set Identifier

• Service Set Identifier

How do devices connect in an ad-hoc wireless network?

• Directly to each other

• Via a wired connection

• Through a central access point

• Using a satellite

Why is an ad-hoc network less common than an infrastructure network?

• It lacks security and encryption

• It is more expensive

• It is harder to set up

• It requires more devices