Chap 14
– Wireless Networking
Question
14.1
Points 2
Question: Wireless access points (WAPs) use CSMA/CA
Why do WAPs need to use this protocol?
Your Answer:
CSMA/CA tries to reduce the frequency of collisions and provide a plan at
the same time on how to proceed if a collision does occur.
Question
14.2
Points 2
Question: Most modern wireless signals have a range
less than 300’.
What are some of the reasons this range
is rare to achieve.
Your Answer:
WiFi networks have a range that’s limited by the frequency, transmission
power, antenna type, the location they are used in, and the environment
A typical wireless router in an indoor point-to-multipoint arrangement using
802.11n and stock antenna might have range of 50 meters(160 ft) or less.
Question
14.3
Points 2
Question: What are two examples of current wireless
security being implemented in current wireless
networks.
Your Answer:
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA)
Updated 05/21
