COMPUTER NETWORKING

WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are there about 20 wireless access points around school?
A
We got a really good price for buying in bulk
B
They have short ranges, so you need them every 30 metres or so
C
Because there are more students with phones these days
D
Every extra one makes the WiFi stronger.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An access point is a device that creates a wireless local area network, or WLAN, usually in an office or large building. An access point connects to a wired router, switch, or hub via an Ethernet cable, and projects a WiFi signal to a designated area.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you are looking for a benchmark to make a rough estimate however, you may approximate one access point per every 1000 square feet. Knowing the area in square feet or meters is a good start. As mentioned above, a very rough estimate is approximately one access point for every 1000 square feet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wi-Fi signals will usually reach about 150 feet or over 45 meters for a 2.4Ghz frequency. Using a 5Ghz frequency, you will get about 50 feet or about 15 meters of reach.

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