6.6. Exam Essentials
Specify the general characteristics (for example, carrier speed, frequency, transmission type, and topology) of the wireless technologies. It is crucial for you to familiarize yourself with the similarities and differences between the three common 802.11 standards—802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g—as well as being able to trace their lineage back to the original 802.11 standard and compare them with related technologies, such as infrared and Bluetooth.
Identify factors that affect the range and speed of wireless service (for example, interference, antenna type, and environmental factors). You must be able to identify the characteristics of wireless technologies that make them susceptible to interference and degradation from environmental ...
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