Chapter 7, Problem 2MC

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Relative performance:

The relative performance of Wi-Fi when compared to switched Ethernet 100Base-T are as follows:

• Wi-Fi transfer data at the rate of 11Mbps (Mega bits per second) but switched Ethernet 100Base-T transfer data at the rate of 100Mbps (Mega bits per second)...

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Recommendation for Pat:

One will recommend “switched Ethernet 100Base-T” network because of the following reasons. They are,

• The switched Ethernet 100Base-T network will transmit data at the rate of 100MBbps (Mega bits per second).
• A point to point or direct connection is established in switched Ethernet.
• In switched Ethernet the devices are connected by a switch...