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Who developed the first wireless network called ALOHAnet?
Who developed the first wireless network called ALOHAnet?
- Stanford University
- University of Hawaii (correct)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- California Institute of Technology
During which century did numerous inventors and scientists start experimenting with wireless communications?
During which century did numerous inventors and scientists start experimenting with wireless communications?
- 16th century
- 19th century (correct)
- 18th century
- 17th century
Which organization developed the first wireless network, ALOHAnet?
Which organization developed the first wireless network, ALOHAnet?
- University of Hawaii (correct)
- FCC
- IEEE
- Wi-Fi Alliance
When was wireless networking technology first used by the US military?
When was wireless networking technology first used by the US military?
Who were some of the inventors and scientists involved in experimenting with wireless communications in the 19th century?
Who were some of the inventors and scientists involved in experimenting with wireless communications in the 19th century?
What was the name of the first wireless network developed to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands?
What was the name of the first wireless network developed to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands?
Which organization ratified the original 802.11 standard in 1997?
Which organization ratified the original 802.11 standard in 1997?
Which organization manages RF spectrum worldwide to ensure interference-free communications?
Which organization manages RF spectrum worldwide to ensure interference-free communications?
Which technology is considered a precursor to CSMA/CD in Ethernet?
Which technology is considered a precursor to CSMA/CD in Ethernet?
Which organization develops standards for communication technologies, including the 802.11 WLAN standard?
Which organization develops standards for communication technologies, including the 802.11 WLAN standard?
Which organization promotes WLAN growth and ensures product interoperability through certification testing?
Which organization promotes WLAN growth and ensures product interoperability through certification testing?
Which frequency range was the ALOHAnet wireless network operating in?
Which frequency range was the ALOHAnet wireless network operating in?
In which layer of the OSI model does Wi-Fi operate?
In which layer of the OSI model does Wi-Fi operate?
What is the IEEE 802.11-2012 standard primarily responsible for defining?
What is the IEEE 802.11-2012 standard primarily responsible for defining?
Which layer in wireless networking is responsible for routing traffic between VLANs and subnets?
Which layer in wireless networking is responsible for routing traffic between VLANs and subnets?
What are the key concepts used to describe carrier signals in wireless communications?
What are the key concepts used to describe carrier signals in wireless communications?
Which keying method uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data in wireless networks?
Which keying method uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data in wireless networks?
What does Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) vary to represent binary data in wireless networks?
What does Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) vary to represent binary data in wireless networks?
Which layer in wireless networking is responsible for delivering traffic to end users?
Which layer in wireless networking is responsible for delivering traffic to end users?
What does Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) vary to represent binary data in wireless networks?
What does Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) vary to represent binary data in wireless networks?
Michael Faraday was one of the inventors and scientists involved in experimenting with wireless communications in the 19th century.
Michael Faraday was one of the inventors and scientists involved in experimenting with wireless communications in the 19th century.
The US military first used wireless networking technology during World War I.
The US military first used wireless networking technology during World War I.
The spread spectrum radio technologies used in today's WLANs were originally patented during World War I.
The spread spectrum radio technologies used in today's WLANs were originally patented during World War I.
The University of Hawaii developed the first wireless network, ALOHAnet, in 1970.
The University of Hawaii developed the first wireless network, ALOHAnet, in 1970.
The first wireless network, ALOHAnet, was used to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
The first wireless network, ALOHAnet, was used to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
The Wi-Fi Alliance is responsible for managing RF spectrum worldwide to ensure interference-free communications.
The Wi-Fi Alliance is responsible for managing RF spectrum worldwide to ensure interference-free communications.
ALOHAnet technology is considered a precursor to Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) in Ethernet.
ALOHAnet technology is considered a precursor to Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) in Ethernet.
The FCC regulates only licensed spectrum communications, overseeing areas such as frequency and power.
The FCC regulates only licensed spectrum communications, overseeing areas such as frequency and power.
The IEEE, a global professional society, does not develop standards for communication technologies, including the 802.11 WLAN standard.
The IEEE, a global professional society, does not develop standards for communication technologies, including the 802.11 WLAN standard.
The 802.11-2020 standard, defining WLAN frame format and MAC sublayer operations, is not the most recent version.
The 802.11-2020 standard, defining WLAN frame format and MAC sublayer operations, is not the most recent version.
The ISO, a global organization, develops standards in partnership with sectors to meet business, government, and societal needs, including the ISO 7-layer model.
The ISO, a global organization, develops standards in partnership with sectors to meet business, government, and societal needs, including the ISO 7-layer model.
The IETF, an international community, creates and maintains standards (RFCs) for network-based technologies.
The IETF, an international community, creates and maintains standards (RFCs) for network-based technologies.
Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
Wi-Fi is a brand name for marketing 802.11 WLAN technology, not an acronym for ______.
Wi-Fi is a brand name for marketing 802.11 WLAN technology, not an acronym for ______.
The FCC regulates both licensed and unlicensed spectrum communications, overseeing areas such as ______ and power.
The FCC regulates both licensed and unlicensed spectrum communications, overseeing areas such as ______ and power.
The IEEE ratified the original 802.11 standard in 1997, forming the foundation of ______ technologies.
The IEEE ratified the original 802.11 standard in 1997, forming the foundation of ______ technologies.
The ITU-R, a global organization under the United Nations, manages RF spectrum worldwide to ensure ______ communications.
The ITU-R, a global organization under the United Nations, manages RF spectrum worldwide to ensure ______ communications.
The ISO, a global organization, develops standards in partnership with sectors to meet business, government, and societal needs, including the ISO ______ model.
The ISO, a global organization, develops standards in partnership with sectors to meet business, government, and societal needs, including the ISO ______ model.
The IETF, an international community, creates and maintains standards (RFCs) for ______ technologies.
The IETF, an international community, creates and maintains standards (RFCs) for ______ technologies.
______ networking technology was first used by the US military during World War II to transmit data over an RF medium using classified encryption technology to send battle plans across enemy lines.
______ networking technology was first used by the US military during World War II to transmit data over an RF medium using classified encryption technology to send battle plans across enemy lines.
ALOHAnet, to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
ALOHAnet, to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
In the 19th century, numerous inventors and scientists, including Michael Faraday, James Clerk Maxwell, Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, Nikola Tesla, David Edward Hughes, Thomas Edison, and Guglielmo Marconi, began to experiment with ______ communications.
In the 19th century, numerous inventors and scientists, including Michael Faraday, James Clerk Maxwell, Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, Nikola Tesla, David Edward Hughes, Thomas Edison, and Guglielmo Marconi, began to experiment with ______ communications.
The spread spectrum radio technologies often used in today’s WLANs were also originally patented during the era of ______.
The spread spectrum radio technologies often used in today’s WLANs were also originally patented during the era of ______.
The first wireless network, ALOHAnet, was used to wirelessly communicate data between the ______.
The first wireless network, ALOHAnet, was used to wirelessly communicate data between the ______.
In 1970, the University of Hawaii developed the first ______ network, called ALOHAnet, to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
In 1970, the University of Hawaii developed the first ______ network, called ALOHAnet, to wirelessly communicate data between the Hawaiian Islands.
Wi-Fi operates in ______-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
Wi-Fi operates in ______-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
______ methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
______ methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe ______ signals.
In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe ______ signals.
The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the ______-Link layer.
The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the ______-Link layer.
In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end ______.
In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end ______.
In wireless networking, Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the ______ layer networking technology.
In wireless networking, Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the ______ layer networking technology.
Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the ______ layer in networking.
Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the ______ layer in networking.
Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer _____.
Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer _____.
Match the wireless organization with its primary role:
Match the wireless organization with its primary role:
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Match the inventor/scientist with their contribution to wireless communications:
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Match the wireless networking technology with its historical context:
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Study Notes
Wireless Network Fundamentals and OSI Model
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model was created by ISO as a standard reference for data communications between computers in the late 1970s.
- The OSI model consists of 7 layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical.
- Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
- Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
- Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
- Wi-Fi operates in half-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
- The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
- In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
- In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe carrier signals.
- Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
- Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
- Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
Wireless Network Fundamentals and OSI Model
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model was created by ISO as a standard reference for data communications between computers in the late 1970s.
- The OSI model consists of 7 layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical.
- Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
- Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
- Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
- Wi-Fi operates in half-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
- The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
- In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
- In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe carrier signals.
- Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
- Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
- Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
Wireless Network Fundamentals and OSI Model
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model was created by ISO as a standard reference for data communications between computers in the late 1970s.
- The OSI model consists of 7 layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical.
- Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
- Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
- Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
- Wi-Fi operates in half-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
- The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
- In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
- In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe carrier signals.
- Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
- Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
- Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
Wireless Network Fundamentals and OSI Model
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model was created by ISO as a standard reference for data communications between computers in the late 1970s.
- The OSI model consists of 7 layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical.
- Wi-Fi operates at Layer 1 and the MAC sublayer at Layer 2.
- Wi-Fi technology is typically used at the access layer networking technology.
- Wireless bridging between buildings is an example of wireless technology being used at the distribution layer in networking.
- Wi-Fi operates in half-duplex mode, allowing both devices to transmit and receive, but only one device can transmit at a time.
- The IEEE 802.11-2012 standard defines mechanisms at the Physical layer and MAC sublayer of the Data-Link layer.
- In wireless networking, the Core layer is the high-speed backbone, the Distribution layer routes traffic between VLANs and subnets, and the Access layer delivers traffic to end users.
- In wireless communications, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase are key concepts used to describe carrier signals.
- Keying methods such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK) are used to represent data in wireless networks.
- Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) uses the amplitude of a signal to represent binary data, while Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) varies the frequency of the wave to represent binary data.
- Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) varies the phase of the wave to represent binary data, and Multiple Phase-Shift Keying (M-PSK) can encode multiple bits per symbol using four phases.
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