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Associate Program Material

Appendix B

Applications of Wireless Technologies

Each of the following images depicts a real-life scenario in which a wireless technology is being used. Review the five images below and follow the corresponding instructions.

Scenario 1

1. Identify the wireless technology being used in this scenario.

Free Space Optics

2. Explain why this technology is appropriate for this scenario.

The two locations are an ideal range to use Free Space Optics. Since the two locations are close to each other, data can be transmitted using the Free Space Optics or Point-to-Point optics. This is scenario is ideal here also because the cost to connect the two locations with fiber would probably be more significant than using free space optics for the connection.

3. Specify the standard transmission distance and transfer speed for the wireless technology you identified.

The standard transmission distance is between 1-2 miles and the transfer speeds range from 10/100/1000 Mbps.

4. Use the Internet to research one to two applications of the identified wireless technology. List each application found. Reference the websites you used to locate this information.

Free Space Optics can be used for LAN-to-LAN connection between two locations. Spacecraft also utilize Free Space Optics

Free Space Optics. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.freespaceoptics.org/technologyfaqs.html

Scenario 2

1. Identify the wireless technology being used in this scenario.

Bluetooth

2. Explain why this technology is appropriate for this scenario.

This type of technology is appropriate if this scenario because Bluetooth uses short wavelength radio transmissions. This is ideal for indoor locations that do not require a connection over a wide area. Bluetooth is commonly used in headsets and allows people to keep their hands free and keep cables out of the way.

3. Specify the standard transmission distance and transfer...