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Wireless networks are laid out using the same topologies as wired networks?
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Are wireless networks laid out using the same topologies as wired networks?
Wireless networks are not laid out using the same topologies as wired networks. They have their own, different layouts. Smaller wireless networks, in which a small number of nodes closely positioned need to exchange data, can be arranged in an ad hoc fashion.
What is the difference between wireless and wired network?
Wired networks have a wire that connects them to an internet port, wireLESS networks do not.
Will VPNs work on both wired and wireless networks?
Yes it works with both. but you might need to configure your computer to encrypt the file you are sending when using wired networks,
Why is collision detection more complex in wireless networks than in wired networks such as Ethernet?
because it is . ;)
Does wireless networks must meet all the same security requirements of a wired LAN?
It's supposed to, but the problem with wireless networks that you can catch packets even if it was not send for you. Such problem was eliminated for wired networks a while ago, the solution is used in all routers. For wireless networks such solution cannot work in principle.
Which is more mobile wired networks or wireless network?
RELIANCE is the more mobile wireless network in the World.
Why are wireless networks so fast?
Wireless networks aren't as fast as wired networks. Their not as reliable either, or as secure. The only reason people use them is for the convienence of not being restricted by a wire.
What is the function of a bridge?
A bridge is a way to connect two networks. For example, if a user has two or more computers connected to a wired network, and one of those wired computers is connected to a wireless network, the computer connected to both the wired and wireless networks could be used as a bridge. With the bridged networks, the wired computers could access the wireless network.
Are Wireless networks faster than other network types?
No, wireless networks tend to be slower than wired networks but they offer more range and you don't need a whole lot of wires. Wireless routers normally have Ethernet ports so you can have a mix of wired and wireless if you desire. The speed difference between the two is barely noticeable, well that's my opinion.
What are the disadvantages of having a wireless network in your home instead of a wired network?
Wireless tends to be slower than a wired network in most cases, wireless networks are also more inconvenient for desktops if you don't have a built in wireless adapter.
Why are wireless ethernet networks more challenging to set up than wired networks?
Mostly because of security issues and EMI.
What is the name of the device that connects wireless devices to the wireless Local Area Networks to the wired Local Area Networks?
That would be a WAP - Wireless Access Point, which operates as a bridge between the two network types.
