Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Range for Bluetooth (WPAN industry standard) is up to 30 feet away and eliminates the need for many cables.
Only WLAN has the speed and wireless operation range suitable for computers transmitting large amounts of data, but WPAN doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Customers and employees, students and teachers, family members; everyone uses wireless. It has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it. Whether it’s for home or office,
Home
•Kids won’t trip over cables
•Email, surf, chat, game, etc...
•The only way to connect with new devices such as phones and tablets
•Freedom to move from room to room
Small Office and Home Office
•Instant access for visitors with guest networks
•Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office
•Trim purchasing and maintenance costs associated with cables
•32 or even more connections so everyone can get online
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