Exam 8: Wireless Networking

____ satellites are the type used by the most popular satellite data service providers.

Discuss what must be taken into account when placing an access point on a WLAN.

In ____ wireless systems, the transmitting antenna focuses its energy directly toward the receiving antenna which results in a point-to-point link.

A(n) ____________________ assesses client requirements, facility characteristics, and coverage areas to determine an access point arrangement that will ensure reliable wireless connectivity within a given area.

Describe how interference can distort and weaken a wireless signal.

Define reassociation and provide two examples explaining when it occurs.

To establish a satellite Internet connection, each subscriber must have a ____.

Clients are able to exchange signals with satellites as long as they have a ____ path.

____ is an 802.11n network feature allowing the combination of multiple frames into one larger frame.

The ____________________ is a unique character string used to identify an access point.

List and describe the three groups into which frame types are divided.

If intermittent and difficult-to-diagnose wireless communication errors occur, ____ might be the culprit.

____ is a significant problem for wireless communications because the atmosphere is saturated with electromagnetic waves.

Describe what an administrator can do if during a wireless router configuration, something goes awry.

In wireless communication, to exchange information, two antennas must be tuned to the same ____.

A directional antenna issues wireless signals along a(n) ____ direction.

An ad hoc arrangement would work well for a WLAN with many users.

What is the purpose of the Frame Control field in an 802.11 frame?

____ may use either the 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz frequency range.