The document discusses Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) technologies. It describes Wi-Fi as a standard for wireless local area networks that connects devices wirelessly. It outlines the purpose of Wi-Fi to enable wireless access and compatibility. It also discusses the Wi-Fi Alliance standards body and the key IEEE 802.11 wireless technologies including their speeds and frequencies.

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2. JAI ~MCA MCA~ (GGITS) ROLL NO. 20 Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) Technologies

3. Wi-Fi Tech. Agenda Introduction Purpose Wi-Fi Alliance The Wi-Fi Technology Elements of a WI-FI Network How a Wi-Fi Network Works Wi-Fi Network Topologies Wi-Fi Configurations Wi-Fi Applications Wi-Fi Security Authentication Advantages & Disadvantages

4. Intro. Wireless Technology is an alternative to Wired Technology, which is commonly used, for connecting devices in wireless mode. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a generic term that refers to the IEEE 802.11 communications standard for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Wi-Fi Network connect computers to each other, to the internet and to the wired network. Wi-Fi works on physical and data link layer.

5. Purpose  The purpose of Wi-Fi is to hide complexity by enabling wireless access to applications and data, media and streams. The main aims of Wi-Fi are the following: make access to information easier ensure compatibility and co-existence of devices eliminate cabling and wiring eliminate switches, adapters, plugs, pins and connectors

6. Wi-Fi Alliance The Alliance promotes standards with the aim of improving the interoperability of wireless local area network products based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. The Wi-Fi Alliance, a consortium of separate and independent companies, agrees on a set of common interoperable products based on the family of IEEE 802.11 standards.The Wi-Fi Alliance certifies products via a set of defined test-procedures to establish interoperability. The Wi-Fi Alliance initially complicated matters by stating that it actually stood for "Wireless Fidelity", as with the advertising slogan"The Standard for Wireless Fidelity", but later removed the phrase from their marketing.

7. The Wi-Fi Technology Wi-Fi Networks use Radio Technologies to transmit & receive data at high speed: IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n

8. IEEE 802.11b Appear in late 1999 Operates at 2.4GHz radio spectrum 11 Mbps (theoretical speed) - within 30 m Range 4-6 Mbps (actual speed) 100 -150 feet range Most popular, Least Expensive Interference from mobile phones and Bluetooth devices which can reduce the transmission speed.

9. IEEE 802.11a Introduced in 2001 Operates at 5 GHz (less popular) 54 Mbps (theoretical speed) 15-20 Mbps (Actual speed) 50-75 feet range More expensive Not compatible with 802.11b

10. IEEE 802.11g Introduced in 2003 Combine the feature of both standards (a,b) 100-150 feet range 54 Mbps Speed 2.4 GHz radio frequencies Compatible with ‘b’

11. Elements of a WI-FI Network Access Point (AP) - The AP is a wireless LAN transceiver or “base station” that can connect one or many wireless devices simultaneously to the Internet. Wi-Fi cards - They accept the wireless signal and relay information.They can be internal and external.(e.g PCMCIA Card for Laptop and PCI Card for Desktop PC) Safeguards - Firewalls and anti-virus software protect networks from uninvited users and keep information secure.

12. How a Wi-Fi Network Works Basic concept is same as Walkie talkies. A Wi-Fi hotspot is created by installing an access point to an internet connection. An access point acts as a base station. When Wi-Fi enabled device encounters a hotspot the device can then connect to that network wirelessly. A single access point can support up to 30 users and can function within a range of 100 up to 300 feet. Many access points can be connected to each other via Ethernet cables to create a single large network.

13. Wi-Fi Network Topologies AP-based topology (Infrastructure Mode) Peer-to-peer topology (Ad-hoc Mode) Point-to-multipoint bridge topology

14. AP-based topology The client communicate through Access Point. BSA-RF coverage provided by an AP. ESA-It consists of 2 or more BSA. ESA cell includes 10-15% overlap to allow roaming.

15. Peer-to-peer topology AP is not required. Client devices within a cell can communicate directly with each other. It is useful for setting up of a wireless network quickly and easily.

16. Point-to-multipoint bridge topology This is used to connect a LAN in one building to a LANs in other buildings even if the buildings are miles apart. These conditions receive a clear line of sight between buildings. The line-of-sight range varies based on the type of wireless bridge and antenna used as well as the environmental conditions.

17. Wi-Fi Configurations Wi-Fi is composed of three main sectors: Home (individual residences and apartment buildings) Public (Round about 70,000 “hotspots” through out the world.) Enterprise (corporations, universities, office parks)

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22. Employee Access

23. Wi-Fi Applications Home Small Businesses or SOHO Large Corporations & Campuses Health Care Wireless ISP (WISP) Travellers

24. Wi-Fi Security The requirements for Wi-Fi network security can be broken down into two primary components: Authentication Privacy

25. Wi-Fi Security Techniques Service Set Identifier (SSID) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 802.1X Access Control Wireless Protected Access (WPA) IEEE 802.11i

26. Authentication Authentication Server is used Username and password Risk: Data (username & password) send before secure channel established Solution Establishing a encrypted channel before sending username and password

27. Advantages Mobility Ease of Installation Flexibility Cost Reliability Security Use unlicensed part of the radio spectrum Roaming Speed

28. Limitations OR Disadvantages Interference Degradation in performance High power consumption Limited range

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