Answers to Chapter 8 Review Questions

1: For reliable network operation, signal strength is more important than SNR. True or false?
A1: Answer: False. SNR is more important than signal strength.
2: A reliable wireless link needs a line-of-sight path and an unobstructed Fresnel zone. True or false?
A2: Answer: True.
3: Will the noise level always be low in a rural area?
A3: Answer: Not necessarily. Noise in a rural area might be low or it might be high.
4: How many nonoverlapping 2.4 GHz channels are available for use in the United States?
A4: Answer: There are three nonoverlapping channels.
5: The consequence of a low SNR is reduced network throughput. True or false?
A5: Answer: True.
6: Reusing a DSSS frequency at the same AP location requires how many ...

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