CWNA Guide To Wireless LAN's Second Edition - Chapter 2
CWNA Guide To Wireless LAN's Second Edition - Chapter 2
CWNA Guide To Wireless LAN's Second Edition - Chapter 2
Chapter Two
Wireless LAN Devices and Standards
Objectives
• List WLAN devices and describe their basic
functions
• Explain the different types of communication
standards and why standards are important
• List the three major wireless standards and
regulatory agencies and their functions
• Describe the different IEEE WLAN standards
Figure 2-2: Wireless NICs for desktop computers: (a) PCI network
interface card, (b) standalone USB device, (c) USB key fob
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WLAN Devices: Wireless Network
Interface Card (continued)
Figure 2-3: Wireless NICs for laptop computers: (a) CardBus card;
(b) Mini PCI card
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WLAN Devices: Wireless Network
Interface Card (continued)
• For smaller devices, several options:
– CardBus or Type II PC Card
• May require a sled
– CompactFlash (CF) card: Consists of small circuit
board containing flash memory chips and dedicated
controller chip
• Small and consume little power
– SDIO (Secure Digital I/O) or SDIO NOW! Card:
Provides high-speed data input/output with low
power consumption