3.1.13

Question 1

What are the main hardware components of a wireless network?

Answer 1

• (Wireless) router;
• Access points;
• (Wireless) bridge or repeater
• (Wireless) controller;
• Wireless adaptors/ Network interface cards (NICs) (that operate within the employees’ computers)
• Cables
• WiFi-enabled Devices

Question 2

What are the main software components of a wireless network?

Answer 2

Network Operating Systems: Built-in WiFi support in devices.

Cloud Computing: Used extensively for mobile device storage and apps.

Protocol Stack: (TCP/IP)

Applications: Standard software like browsers and messaging apps that run on WiFi.