Wireless Residential Gateway Configuration Quiz

How is configuring and installing wireless residential gateways typically done?

By using a USB stick

By connecting to a mobile app

By using a built-in HTTP server via Ethernet ports (correct)

By calling customer support

What is the most common 802.11 client device used in laptop computers and PDAs?

Ethernet & Serial Converters

USB Adapters

PCMCIA Card (correct)

PCI Adapters

What type of connectivity is supported by some wireless residential gateways for management and configuration?

Console, telnet, and SNMP (correct)

Bluetooth and Infrared

WiFi Direct and NFC

USB and Thunderbolt

Which type of card is typically used in handheld devices and is smaller than wireless PC cards?

Compact Flash (CF) Cards Signup and view all the answers

How are enterprise wireless gateways usually configured?

Through console ports, Telnet, SSH, or internal HTTP/S servers Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do wireless PCI adapters have over Mini-PCI Adapters?

Wireless PCI Adapters use external/larger antennas. Signup and view all the answers

What services can an enterprise wireless gateway provide in medium and large-scale environments?

Client role-based access control, quality of service, encrypted VPN tunneling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of adapter is commonly used inside desktop computers and tends to have integrated radio devices nowadays?

Mini-PCI Adapters Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is NOT mentioned as a way to configure an enterprise wireless gateway?

RDP Signup and view all the answers

In what form factor have vendors recently released 802.11b cards that are even smaller and thinner than CF cards?

Secure Digital (SD) Cards Signup and view all the answers

What type of settings may need to be changed during the configuration of a wireless residential gateway?

ISP, LAN, VPN, or wireless settings Signup and view all the answers

What device is typically used by laptops to incorporate wireless connectivity?

PCMCIA Card Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a PCMCIA-to-PCI Adapter?

To allow PCMCIA cards to be used in a desktop computer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Mini-PCI Adapters mentioned in the text?

They support easy portability and can maximize signal strength by being moved. Signup and view all the answers

Which feature applies to USB Adapters according to the text?

Can be positioned for maximizing signal strength. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Ethernet & Serial Converters mentioned in the text?

Convert Ethernet or serial data to wireless frames. Signup and view all the answers

What components are typically included in a Wireless LAN Gateway (Residential)?

NAT router, integrated switch, and Wi-Fi compliant access point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the WAN port on a Wireless LAN Gateway (Residential)?

Acts as an Internet-facing Ethernet port. Signup and view all the answers