Review Questions

1:Describe the main drawbacks of wireless LANs.
2:Compare wireless LANs with optical networks.
3:How does a WLAN function?
4:How many channels can be incorporated in 2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz at 11, 5.5, and 2 Mbps?
5:Describe the advantages and disadvantages of DSSS over FHSS.
6:What is the primary deployment issue regarding FHSS?
7:Mathematically prove that 16-phase shift keying has a higher probability of error than 4-phase shift keying. Also, describe your understanding of this concept.
8:What are the advantages of ad hoc networking?
9:Describe how authentication occurs for a new wireless user in an 802.11b area.
10:How does an upgrade from 802.11b to 802.11g happen (software or hardware)?
11:Describe how smart antennas can accommodate ...

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