A wireless network uses radio waves instead of wires to connect devices. There are four main types of wireless networks including wireless local area networks (LANs), wireless metropolitan area networks (MANs), wireless wide area networks (WANs), and wireless personal area networks (PANs). The basic components of a wireless network are access points, routers, and clients such as laptops and phones. Wireless networks provide benefits like lower costs since no wiring is needed, mobility to move devices freely, easier setup compared to wired networks, and easy expandability.

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My name : Moiz Tahir
Sufa international college(BS IT)
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Wireless Networks

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What Is a Wireless Network?
A wireless network is a computer network that uses
radio waves to communicate between computers
rather than using wires or cables. The term
wireless refers to the fact that it does not require
any physical connection (such as a wire) between
devices on the network. Instead, each device
communicates with other devices by sending and
receiving radio signals over the air.For example
WIFI,Hotshot,

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There are four main types of
wireless networks:
 Wireless Local Area Network (LAN):
Links two or more devices using a wireless
distribution method, providing a connection
through access points to the wider Internet.
 Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks
(MAN): Connects several wireless LANs.
 Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN):
Covers large areas such as neighboring
towns and cities.
 Wireless Personal Area Network (PAN):
Interconnects devices in a short span,
generally within a person’s reach.just like
Bluetooth

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The Components of a Wireless
Network
To set up a wireless network, you need three basic
components:
 Access Points
 Routers
 Clients
Access Points
An access point is a piece of equipment that acts like
a bridge between the wired and wireless worlds.
Routers
A router is a device that forwards data packets
between different parts of a network.
Clients
A client is a device that wants to get online. Clients
include laptops, desktop PCs, mobile phones,

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Benefits of a Wi-Fi Wireless Network?
 Cost
Because no wires are involved in a wireless
network, you won’t incur any installation costs
 Mobility
With a wireless network, you can move around
without worrying about losing power or running
out of cables.
 Easy setup
Setting up a wireless network is easier than a
traditional wired one.
 Expandability
If you want to add additional users or devices to
your network, you can do so easily.