7.1 Wireless
Ad hoc
A temporary peer-to-peer mode network.
Infrared (IR)
Communication technology that uses invisible light waves.
What is the acronym SOHO?
A small office/home office network.
What is the acronym IoT?
Internet of Things is a system of connected computing devices that use unique identifiers, or UIDs, and can send data over a network without requiring human interaction.
Service set identifier (SSID)
The network name.
Bluetooth
Communication technology that uses radio waves in the 2.4 ghz range.
Home network
A profile designed for networks in which you know and trust every device.
Digital Assistant
A smart speaker that controls your smart appliances and performs other actions through voice commands.
Channel bonding
Combining channels into one to increase bandwidth.
Near-field communication (NFC)
Communication technology that enables communication between two devices in close proximity.
Work network
A profile designed to be used in a SOHO.
A smart switch
A smart switch is a device that allows you to control hardwired lights, ceiling fans, electric fireplaces, small appliances, and even the garbage disposal with an app on your phone or a voice-controlled virtual assistant.
Dual-band access point
A network device that connects Wi-Fi devices to form a Wi-Fi network.
How many modes can infrared operate?
Two modes:
A TV remote is an example of diffuse mode or scatter mode IR. With diffuse mode, the transmitter sends infrared light out in a broad wave. This type of mode has a range of a couple meters and doesn't require a direct line of sight to the receiver.
The second mode is line of sight (LOS). LOS mode uses a very narrow beam of infrared light. Because of this, LOS mode requires devices to have a direct line of sight with each other.
Public Network
A profile designed for use on unknown networks.
What is Z-Wave SoCs?
Z-Wave SoCs, or systems on a chip, can also be placed into furniture and other hard-to-reach places, like inside walls, to make the mesh network stronger.
Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)
An enhancement that allows multiple antennas to use the same radio frequency.
Can infrared be used with some portable devices such as tablets and smart phones?
Yes
Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS)
A network security standard for wireless home networks/
What were the 2 types of Z waves discussed in the section?
Zigbee, and Z-Wave d