COMPUTER NETWORKING

WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the drawbacks of an Ad Hoc Network
A
They are less secure and more open to attacks.
B
Phones and other wireless devices can sign up.
C
They have reduced speeds.
D
More unorganised.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ad hoc networks often suffer from poor wireless communication range issues, because antennas built into endpoints were not designed to be as powerful as purpose-built WAPs. Ad hoc networks also do not scale well.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the main disadvantage to using an ad-hoc network connection? It’s more costly. It’s slower than infrastructure mode. There are no security measures in place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: An ad-hoc wireless network is a decentralized kind of a wireless network. An access point is usually a central device and it would go against the rules of the ad-hoc network to use one. Hence it is not required.

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