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Outlines
Introduction
What is Wi-Fi ?
Wi-Fi Standards
Hotspots
Wi-Fi Network Elements
How a Wi-Fi Network Works
Advantages and Limitations of Wi-Fi
Conclusion
The Future of Wi-Fi
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Introduction
Maximum
Network Range Frequency Power
Speed Cost
standard (feet) (GHz) drain
(Mbps)
802.11b 11 100-150 2.4 Moderate Low
Up to 300
802.11n 200 2.4 & 5 Moderate Moderate
feet
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Hotspot
What is a Hotspot ?
A Hotspot is any location where Wi-Fi
network access is made publicly available.
Hotspots are equipped with a Broadband Internet
connection, and one or more Access Points that
allow users to access the Internet wirelessly.
Hotspots can be setup in any public location that
can support an Internet connection. All the locations
discussed below are examples of Hotspots.
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Wi-Fi Hotspot Locations
Airports
Hotels & Resorts
Restaurants
Coffee Shops
Bookstores
Shopping Malls
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Elements of a Wi-Fi Network
Corporate/Business Class
service
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Point-to-multipoint
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Mesh
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PCI and USB adapters
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How a Wi-Fi Network Works ?
A Wi-Fi connection works through a transmitting
antenna, which is usually connected to a DSL(Digital
Subscriber Line or cable Internet connection. The
antenna on the router will then beam radio signals
through a specific range. Another antenna, which is on
the laptop or personal computer, receives the signal.
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VIDEO
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Advantages of Wi-Fi
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Conclusion
Wi-Fi is a simple, cost-effective way to connect to the
Internet, without the need to physically connecting wires.
In 1997 IEEE drafted the 802.11 standard for wireless
local area networking.
Hotspot is a geographic area setup in any public
location, and has a readily accessible wireless network.
Security is a huge challenge for Wi-Fi Networks, many
Security Techniques are used to improve it.
Wi-Fi Networks have a several limitations that should be
concerned.
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The Future of Wi-Fi
The future of Wi-Fi is very bright. Its growing in
popularity because of decreasing costs and the freedom
it gives to users.
35,000
Hotels offering Wi-Fi
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2007 2008 2009 2010
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ABB
Tropos
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The Tropos product line, used to construct private
wireless IP broadband networks for smart grid, oil
and gas, mining and smart city applications, consists
of Tropos mesh routers, directional radio systems and
network management.
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TROPOS 7320 MESH ROUTER
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MESH
TROPOS 1410 WIRELESS BRIDGE AND
ROUTER
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TROPOS PTP/PTMP RADIOS
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MOBILE MESH ROUTERS
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VIDEO
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QUESTIONS ???...
IF ANY
Presente
d By
Vinayaka
Karanth