The basic concept of wired and wireless technology is radio frequency versus wired endpoint connectivity, both requiring hardware and network connectivity. Organizations or moreover home networks can choose a completely wired or wireless network. Wireless networks allow users to become more mobile, however speeds are not as proficient as wired, therefore many companies choose a wired and wireless network configuration, see Figure 3, Wired and Wireless Network Configuration for architecture details. This configuration also allows for additional security, increases data privacy, and secure transmission of data. Figure 3: Wired and Wireless Network Configuration Source: (Edwards, Grinter, Mahajan, & Wetherall, 2011, June, p. 64) Hardware: Setting up your hardware is the first step in preparing your environment for both wired and wireless communication. Your computer must have a network interface card (NIC) this allows connectivity from your computer to the network. (Martin & Muscatello, 2005). Network Connectivity: You will need a modem to establish connectivity to the internet using network cables (Ethernet). Your modem will work together with a router which is a device that routes traffic from one network to another using an ISP network. The router allows for user access to the internet. A hub or switch is used to join multiple computers or devices within a network, such as printers. Traditionally these are used within a star topology and allows for easy add/removal of additional computer to the network. (Martin & Muscatello, 2005). A switch can filter packets, however a hub cannot. Wired Broadband Wired networks, also known as local area network (LAN) is the most common t... ... middle of paper ... ...issen, H. (2003). Supporting QoS in Broadband Wireless and Wired Access. Bell Labs Technical Journal, 8(2), 65-81. doi:10.1002/bltj.10064 Rao,G.S.V.R, & Radhamani,G. (2007). WiMAX: A Wireless Technology Revolution. CRC Press. (pp. xxxx). Retrieved from http://common.books24x7.com.ezproxy.umuc.edu/book/id_26491/book.asp Shannon, M.. (2005, May). It's the FCC on the Line. Commun. ACM. 48(5), 23-26. doi:10.1145/1060710.1060730 http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1060710.1060730 Stanley, J. (2010). Network neutrality 101: Why The Government Must Act To Preserve The Free And Open Internet. American Civil Liberties Union. (pp. 1-21). Wyatt, E. (2010, June 17). F.C.C. Moves to Expand Role in Broadband. The New York Times. p. B2. What is Broadband Internet and How Does it Work? (2013). Tech Essentials. Retrieved from http://techessentials.rogers.com/howitworks/BroadbandInternet.aspx
Of particular importance is the deregulation of the telecommunications industry as mentioned in the act (“Implementation of the Telecommunications Act,” NTLA). This reflects a new thinking that service providers should not be limited by artificial and now antique regulatory categories but should be permitted to compete with each other in a robust marketplace that contains many diverse participants. Moreover the Act is evidence of governmental commitment to make sure that all citizens have access to advanced communication services at affordable prices through its “universal service” provisions even as competitive markets for the telecommunications industry expand. Prior to passage of this new Act, U.S. federal and state laws and a judicially established consent decree allowed some competition for certain services, most notably among long distance carriers. Universal service for basic telephony was a national objective, but one developed and shaped through federal and state regulations and case law (“Telecommunications Act of 1996,” Technology Law). The goal of universal service was referred to only in general terms in the Communications Act of 1934, the nation's basic telecommunications statute. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 among other things: (i) opens up competition by local telephone companies, long distance providers, and cable companies ...
Perhaps no other company has benefited more from this deregulation than the company which is the focus of this essay – Clear Channel Communications, Inc (CC). The Telecommunications Act and the actions of the FCC paved the way for the rise of this radio industry behemoth. In 1995, the company owned 43 radio stations nationwide. By 2002, it owned 1,239, making it the largest radio company in th...
The emergence of the Internet and the World Wide Web brought upon a medium of communication with a range of opportunities for the world. However, this medium is, in due course, subject to the control of a few major companies. The enigma of information flow is the central concern of net neutrality. Consumers, competition and network owners would benefit directly from the regulation of network neutrality because it would provide a positive impact to those parties as well as provide equality.
Years later, the Telecommunication Act of 1996 triggered dramatic changes in the competitive landscape. SBC Communications Inc. established itself as a global communications provider by acquiring Pacific Telesis Group and becoming the new AT&T. The merger of AT& T and BellSouth, along with the ownership consolidation of Cingular Wireless and YELLOWPAGES.COM, will speed convergence, competition and continued innovation in the communications and entertainment industry, creating new solutions for consumers and businesses and positioned to lead the industry in one of its most signifi...
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WiMax has the potential of replacing cellular networks, copper wire networks used by telephone companies, and the coaxial cable infrastructure use by cable TV while offering Internet Service Provider (ISP) services. Relevance of trend: Broadband wireless access (BWA) and in particular WiMax is being
The internet is one of the most freely used resources and is easily accessible by anyone. It is the one place where there should be rules or guidelines, but in reality there exists very little. Preserving the openness of the internet and retaining internet freedom are the driving forces behind “Net Neutrality.” Under this principle, consumers are free to choose what applications and services to use and they can decide what legal content to access, create, host or share such as photos, videos, social networks, music, blogs, and websites. The openness promotes healthy competition, encourages investors to allocate capital/stock in online ventures/innovations or launch new applications.
The propose research will address a problem confronting many two year institutions in the present-day (i.e. how to best plan, design, and implement WLAN technologies). While WLAN technologies offer the benefits of mobility, reduced installation time, and decreased cost, many challenges must be met by institutions deploying them (Geier, 2005). These issues are related to security, speed, interoperability, and equipment selection, ease of use, reliability, signal interference, installation, and health risks.
In conclusion, a local area network is made up of computers and a myriad of devices, such as routers, servers, switches, and firewalls. In order for it to connect to the Internet, a router must be installed. Servers provide special functions such as printing, file sharing, etc. Switches connect the computers together from different parts of the network. Firewalls prevent unauthorized access. There are a host of other devices that may be used as well. These devices are hubs, gateways, repeaters, wireless access points,
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Wireless technology has come from the basics of cellular usage to sensors in the medical field. Wires are now a thing of the past in today’s world with technology forever revitalizing. Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) or 802.11 networking is a phenomenal way of providing wireless Internet at a low cost. Using radio waves, a wireless network connects a PC, mobile phone or just about anything that connects to the internet wirelessly via a router.
As you can see for the most part, people are connecting to wireless from the moment they leave their home till they get to work and then back. Wireless communication definitely provides an advantage over wired networks due to its mobility, allowing users to connect from virtually anywhere.
Introduction: This is a 21th century, technology is the most important and improved thing of the human life. It makes life easier and faster. Development of faster sophisticated technology we have better and fast life. So all we are connect each other by computer network. There are two different way of network: Wired and wireless. Now day we can found network almost everywhere. Home, business, public place, Airport, Planes, hospitals, school, train everywhere we can found networking. Therefore, almost every sector of the economy that has affected by wired and wireless technology. Wired network and wireless protect both has security, But in general wireless network is less secure than wired networks. For proper security AP (access point) and its antenna should be right position. Also add a wireless access point or use a wireless router we can connect to network wirelessly. AS we using more and more of devices (smart phones, tablet and computers) rely on wireless networking, we have to improve our network security too.