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What is the main difference between cordless telephony and cellphones?
What is the main difference between cordless telephony and cellphones?
- Cordless telephones communicate with only one base station, while cellphones can communicate with multiple base stations. (correct)
- Cordless telephones use radio waves to communicate, while cellphones use satellite signals.
- Cordless telephones are directly connected to the public telephone system, while cellphones rely on mobile switching centers (MSC).
- Cordless telephones require no location tracking of the mobile handset, while cellphones need continuous handover between different base stations.
What kind of wireless link does a cordless telephone have with the base station?
What kind of wireless link does a cordless telephone have with the base station?
- Satellite link
- Radio wave link (correct)
- Infrared link
- Micro-wave link
Which IEEE standard is associated with Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)?
Which IEEE standard is associated with Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)?
- IEEE 802.11 (correct)
- IEEE 802.15
- IEEE 802.18
- IEEE 802.16
What is the main advantage of WLANs for users?
What is the main advantage of WLANs for users?
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How does the 802.11b standard differ from the original IEEE 802.11 standard?
How does the 802.11b standard differ from the original IEEE 802.11 standard?
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What is the coverage area like for a Personal Area Network (PAN) in comparison to WLANs?
What is the coverage area like for a Personal Area Network (PAN) in comparison to WLANs?
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What is the purpose of developing standards for Personal Area Networks (PANs)?
What is the purpose of developing standards for Personal Area Networks (PANs)?
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