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What is the primary unit of measurement for network throughput?
What is the primary unit of measurement for network throughput?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect network throughput?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect network throughput?
What is the term for the maximum possible speed of a network?
What is the term for the maximum possible speed of a network?
What is the primary factor that affects signal strength in a wireless network?
What is the primary factor that affects signal strength in a wireless network?
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What does SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) measure in a wireless network?
What does SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) measure in a wireless network?
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What is RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) a measurement of?
What is RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) a measurement of?
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Study Notes
Network Transmission Test
Network Throughput
- Measures the amount of data transmitted over a network in a given amount of time (typically measured in bits per second, bps)
- Types of network throughput:
- Theoretical throughput: maximum possible speed of a network, often called the "bandwidth"
- Actual throughput: real-world speed of a network, affected by various factors such as network congestion, packet loss, and latency
- Factors affecting network throughput:
- Network hardware and infrastructure (e.g. router, switch, cable quality)
- Number of devices connected to the network
- Type and quality of network connection (e.g. Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
- Packet size and transmission protocol used
Signal Strength
- Measures the power of a wireless signal, typically measured in decibels (dB)
- Factors affecting signal strength:
- Distance: signal strength decreases with increasing distance from the access point (AP)
- Obstacles: physical barriers (e.g. walls, furniture) can weaken or block the signal
- Interference: presence of other wireless networks or devices can interfere with the signal
- AP location and configuration: placement and settings of the AP can impact signal strength
- Signal strength indicators:
- RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication): a measurement of the signal strength in dB
- SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio): a measurement of the signal strength relative to background noise
Network Transmission Test
Network Throughput
- Network throughput measures the amount of data transmitted over a network in a given amount of time, typically in bits per second (bps).
- Theoretical throughput refers to the maximum possible speed of a network, often called the "bandwidth".
- Actual throughput is the real-world speed of a network, affected by factors such as:
- Network hardware and infrastructure (e.g. router, switch, cable quality)
- Number of devices connected to the network
- Type and quality of network connection (e.g. Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
- Packet size and transmission protocol used
Signal Strength
- Signal strength measures the power of a wireless signal, typically in decibels (dB).
- Factors affecting signal strength include:
- Distance from the access point (AP), as signal strength decreases with increasing distance
- Physical barriers (e.g. walls, furniture) that can weaken or block the signal
- Interference from other wireless networks or devices
- AP location and configuration, which can impact signal strength
- Signal strength indicators include:
- RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication), a measurement of signal strength in dB
- SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), a measurement of signal strength relative to background noise
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This quiz assesses your understanding of network throughput, including theoretical and actual throughput, and factors affecting network speed. Measure your knowledge of network transmission concepts!
