Wireless network or computer network uses wireless data connections between the nodes of the network. Wireless networks fetch important changes to data networking and make an integrated network authenticity.

A wireless network provides a network without the use of wires because by using it you can connect your computer to the network using radio waves and can move your computer anywhere.

A wireless network is extremely portable because of its digital modulation, adaptive modulation, information compression, and access multiplexing.

Air is the medium for the wireless network and it offers you the best privacy, personal computer security than before.

The main purpose of using wireless network is its flexibility, roaming, low cost, and high standard.

Types Of Wireless Networks

A Wireless Network combines two or more computer without using any wires by means of communication. Wireless Networks uses spread-spectrum or depends on OFDM technology.

It enables a user to move within a wide coverage area but still connected to the network.

Wireless networks are classified into different type such as wireless LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN, Hybrid, Ad-Hoc networks.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

Wireless Area Network uses radio signal instead of traditional network cabling and built by a device called AP. WLAN has well-built status in a different kind of markets and set up to provide wireless connectivity within a limited exposure area such as a hospital, airport, a university, gas plant, or health care providers.

WLAN is delivering highest data-transfer rate with 802.11 terminologies.

The technology used in WLAN is Frequency-hopping spread-spectrum which maintains a single logical channel. The Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum gives chip pattern to make it more efficient and infrared technology.

The benefits of local area networks are high range and coverage, integrity, Interoperability with wired and wireless infrastructure, Interference, Simplicity, Ease, Security, Cost, Scalability and safety which makes a great platform for the wireless network.

WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network)

Wide Area Network is a communication network that extends over a large distance or place. They connect different smaller networks, such as local area network and metropolitan area network.

In an enterprise, WAN can be used for a company’s headquarters, cloud services, branch office, and other facilities.

WANs do not link individual computer but it is used to link LANs.

WMAN (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network)

Fast communication of network within the metropolitan area is called Metropolitan area network. This can extend up to the entire city or other related geographic area and can span up to 50 km.

WMAN is designed for a larger geographical area than a LAN which covers up to 30 miles with the speed of 34 Mbit/s to 155 Mbit/s. It is often used in schools, colleges, and public services supporting a high-speed network backbone.

IEEE 802.16 is the certified name of WMAN that functions on broadband for its wireless metropolitan. WMAN paves the way for creation and provide high-speed internet access to business subscribers.

It has the capacity to handle thousands of user stations with collision prevention and support legacy voice system, voice over IP, TCP/IP. The term used for a metropolitan network is WiMax.

WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)

Wireless Personal Area Networks are short-range networks that are used to interconnect the devices based on Bluetooth technology in a central location like a desk. The range of personal area network is about 30 feet.

The IEEE standard of WPAN is 802.15 and it is suitable for individual workspace.

This provides data transmission for devices such as computers, Smartphone, tablets and PDA’s.

Ad-hoc Network

An ad-hoc network is a local area network that is built suddenly as devices connect. Instead of relying on a base station to control the flow of messages to each node in the network, the individual nodes forward packets to and from each other.

Ad-hoc networks are used when there is a need for sharing files or other data directly with another computer but don’t have to access a Wi-Fi network.

You can also use this network for sharing your computer’s internet connection with another computer.

Hence, it is called a temporary computer to computer connection.

Hybrid Network

A computer network uses more than one type of technology or topology is called a hybrid network. A hybrid network is based on peer-to-peer and client-server relationship. The most general hybrid access point is a hybrid router.

The hybrid network uses Ethernet 802.3 and Wi-Fi 802.11 standards.

This network relies on hubs, switches, routers to connect both wired and wireless computers and another network-enabled device.

Advantages Of Wireless Network

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  Wireless networks are a powerful tool for increasing productivity and encouraging information sharing.

  Wireless networks are a powerful tool for increasing productivity and encouraging information sharing.

• Without connecting wires you can have access to emails, documents, applications, and other network resources, employees can move where you need to and have constant access to do your job.
• Compared to a wired network, wireless networks are cost effective as it reduces the amount of buying cables and other connecting accessories. It also requires less maintenance since there is no wiring involved.
• Mobility is the great advantage of the wireless network as it enables you to access the server from anywhere in the room. Sometimes you can connect it remotely if you are away from home or office.
• The security of wireless is very good as it involves the latest encryption technology. So the data and sensitive information cannot be hacked.
• The wireless network provides greater speed for small to medium-sized business and other organization
• With this wireless networks, you can make telephone calls using voice over Internet Protocol.

Many companies are introducing the selective wireless network instead of their existing wired connection, in order to utilize the benefits.

One of the oldest organizations working towards making technology easy and convenient is the International Telecommunication Union. However, wireless networks have additional cost implications; it is the ideal solution for larger firms.