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Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) : By, Gratias J. Kolleril

Wireless local area networks (WLANs) provide wireless connectivity to wired local area networks through access points. They allow for flexibility in device location and portability without needing additional wiring. Most modern WLANs use IEEE 802.11 standards for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, with speeds ranging from 1-54 Mbps depending on the specification. Key components include access points, routers, and wireless network cards. Common applications are extending LANs, connecting buildings, mobile access, and ad-hoc networking. Benefits include easier installation without wiring, geographic flexibility, and increased individual access and usefulness.

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Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) : By, Gratias J. Kolleril

Wireless local area networks (WLANs) provide wireless connectivity to wired local area networks through access points. They allow for flexibility in device location and portability without needing additional wiring. Most modern WLANs use IEEE 802.11 standards for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, with speeds ranging from 1-54 Mbps depending on the specification. Key components include access points, routers, and wireless network cards. Common applications are extending LANs, connecting buildings, mobile access, and ad-hoc networking. Benefits include easier installation without wiring, geographic flexibility, and increased individual access and usefulness.

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WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN)

By, GRATIAS J. KOLLERIL

What is WLAN?
Network connectivity to the legacy wired LAN Access Point
Desktop

Laptop

Provides network connectivity over wireless medium. An access point (AP) is installed between the wireless medium and the wider internet.

Why WLAN?

Running additional wires or drilling new holes in a home or office could be prohibited , impractical, or too expensive Flexibility of location and data ports is required Roaming capability is desired Network access is desired outdoors

IEEE Wireless Networking Specifications

Most modern WLANs are based on IEEE 802.11 standards 802.11, used the 2.4 GHz frequency and supported a maximum data rate of 1 to 2 Mbps The 802.11b used 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz range The 802.11a utilized the 5 GHz range and supported up to 54 Mbps.

802.11a network interface cards (NICs) and access points cannot communicate with 802.11b NICs and access points 802.11g. 802.11g supports up to 54 Mbps and is interoperable with 802.11b and therefore solves the problem.

Wireless Network Components


Access points
links a wireless network to a wired LAN

Router
A router is a device used for sharing a single Internet connection across multiple computers.

PC card PCI adapter

Wireless LANs Applications

LAN Extension Cross-Building Interconnect Nomadic Access Ad Hoc Networking

Ad Hoc mode

Wireless LAN Requirements

Throughput Number of nodes Connection to backbone LAN Service area Battery power consumption Transmission robustness and security Collocated network operation License-free operation HandoWroaming Dynamic configuration

Transmission techniques

Infrared (IR) LANs Spread Spectrum LANs Narrowband Microwave

Summary

Wireless LANs helps in getting rid of wired connections Networks can grow geographically larger retaining the same efficiency and speed Cost is reduced Network becomes easily accessible and usefulness increases for individual users.

Thank you

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