WIRELESS NETWORKS By: Heidi Heller & Manami Pittman
History The “Father of Radio” Guglielmo Marconi Wireless technology reaches U.S. Military First introduced in World War II The first wireless LAN ALOHNET
Uses for Wireless Networks Government Emergency services & Businesses Cell phones & Game consoles Notebook computers
Government Dated back as far as World War II Send information quickly and easily
Emergency Services & Businesses Police, Firefighters, EMT’s Use wireless to communicate important information quickly FedEx, UPS, Etc. Helps keep customers informed
Cell Phones & Game Consoles Standard uses Voice function, , Internet, Photo, Video, and Text Messaging BlueTooth (20-35 feet) Mobile phones Hands-free headsets Wii PlayStation 3 Also used for PC input & output devices
Notebook Computers Wireless LAN WiFi Fixed Wireless Data Wireless MAN WiMAX
Wireless Network Security WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy Encrypts the data on your network so that only the intended recipient is able to access it. WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access Uses dynamic key encryption, which means the key is constantly changing and makes breaking into your network more difficult than WEP.
Wireless Network Security “How Credit-Card Data Went Out Wireless Door” -An example of failed wireless network security.
Wireless Network Security Assume you already have a problem. Get a security policy in place. Build a wall, not a quilt. Crank up your settings. Don’t be afraid to take drastic measures.
Future of Wireless Network “Going Mobile in Barcelona” “it won’t be long before mobile broadband surpasses fixed-line connections to become the predominant internet access method.” Music, Mobile TV, and WEB 2.0 Video: Watching TV on your cell phone.Watching TV on your cell phone
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