Networking: Chapter 9 (Wireless Data Applications)

Question 1

What is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)?

Answer 1

It is a network that surrounds and moves with the user to link with other wireless devices. An example of this is Bluetooth.

Question 2

What is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)?

Answer 2

It is a network that uses wireless communications instead of cables and network interface cards. An example of this is Wi-Fi.

Question 3

What is a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)?

Answer 3

It is a network that covers a wider area than a WLAN but is still wireless. An example of this is Satellite-based broadband.