WIRELESS LAN:

IEEE 802.11, BLUETOOTH

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1. Let’s start with
WIRELESS LAN the first Topic

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Wireless LAN:

Stands for "Wireless Local Area Network." A WLAN, or

wireless LAN, is a network that allows devices to connect and
communicate wirelessly. Unlike a traditional wired LAN, in
which devices communicate over Ethernet cables, devices on
a WLAN communicate via Wi-Fi.

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While a WLAN may look different than a traditional LAN, it
functions the same way. New devices are typically added and
configured using DHCP. They can communicate with other
devices on the network the same way they would on a wired
network. The primary difference is how the data is
transmitted. In a LAN, data is transmitted over physical
cables in a series of Ethernet packets containing. In a WLAN,
data is transmitted over the air using one of Wi-Fi 802.11
protocols.

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Advantages:
▸ The most obvious advantage of a WLAN is that devices can
connect wirelessly, eliminating the need for cables.
▸ It also provides a way for small devices, such as smartphones
and tablets, to connect to the network.
▸ WLANs are not limited by the number of physical ports on the
router and therefore can support dozens or even hundreds of
devices.
▸ The range of a WLAN can easily be extended by adding one or
more repeaters.
▸ A WLAN can be easily upgraded by replacing routers with new
versions — a much easier and cheaper solution than upgrading
old Ethernet cables.
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Disadvantages:
▸ Wireless networks are naturally less secure than
wired networks. so it is important to limit access
to the network if security is a concern. This is
typically done using wireless authentication such
as WEP or WPA, which encrypts the
communication.
▸ Wireless networks are more susceptible to
interference from other signals or physical
barriers, such as concrete walls.

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2.
IEEE 802.11
What is IEEE 802.11:
IEEE 802.11 – Wireless LAN’s are Local Area Networks that use
high Frequency Radio Waves.

They are the world’s most widely used wireless computers

networking standards, used in most home and office networks
to allow laptops, printers and smartphones to connect with
each other and access the Internet without connecting wires.
They are created and maintained by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) LAN/MAN Standards
Committee (IEEE 802.11). The base Version of the Standard was
Released in 1997.
Extension of the 802.11 standard were given the same number
with a letter suffix. 802.11 Provides up to 2Mbps transmission in
the 2.4 GHz Band.
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Components of IEEE 802.11:
1. STATION: Station comprise all devices and equipment's that
are connected to the wireless LAN.
2. BASE SERVICE SET (BSS): The Basic Service Set is a term
used to describe the collection of Stations which may
communicate together within an 802.11 Network.
3. Extended Service Set (ESS): It is the set of all connected
BSS.
4. Distributed System: It connects access points in ESS.

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Bluetooth
What Is Bluetooth:

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that

allows devices such as mobile phones, computers, and peripherals
to transmit data or voice wirelessly over a short distance. The
purpose of Bluetooth is to replace the cables that normally connect
devices, while still keeping the communications between them
secure.

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Bluetooth Technology:
Invented by Dr. Jaap Haartsen in 1994, Bluetooth was intended as a
wireless replacement for cables. It communicates on a frequency
of 2.45 gigahertz (actually between 2.402 GHz and 2.480 GHz, to be
exact). It uses the same 2.4GHz frequency as some other wireless
technologies in the home or office, such as cordless phones and Wi-
Fi routers. It creates a 10-meter (33-foot) radius wireless network,
called a personal area networking (PAN) or Piconet, which can
network between two and eight devices.
Bluetooth uses less power and costs less to implement than Wi-Fi.
Its lower power also makes it far less prone to suffering from or
causing interference with other wireless devices in the same 2.4GHz
radio band.

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Advantages:
▸ It avoids interference from other wireless devices.
▸ It has lower Power consumption.
▸ It is easily upgradeable.
▸ It has range better than Infrared communication.
▸ The Bluetooth is used for voice and data transfer.
▸ Bluetooth devices are available at very cheap cost.
▸ No line of sight hence can connect through any obstacles.
▸ Free to use if the device is installed with Bluetooth.
▸ The technology is adopted in many products such as head set,
in car system, printer, web cam, GPS system, keyboard and
mouse.
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Disadvantages:
▸ It can lose connection in certain conditions.
▸ It has low bandwidth as compared to Wi-Fi.
▸ It allows only short range communication between devices.
▸ Security is a very key aspect as it can be hacked.

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THANKS!
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