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Chapter one
Introduction
Introduction to Wireless communication and Mobile
Computing
Types of Services
Applications
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Introduction to wireless communication and mobile
computing
Wireless communication involves the transmission of information
over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms
of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all
procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between
two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless
communication technologies and devices.
Wireless communication is the transfer of information between
two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor,
optical fiber or other continuous guided medium for the
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The most common wireless technologies use radio waves.
from one point to other, without using any connection like wires,
cables or any physical medium.
a desktop.
computer, or any one numerous other devices that allow the user to
complete computing task without being connected to a any
network.
can communicate with each other irrespective of their position. They can
also connect to any network without the use of any wired device.
For Example, WiFi Dongle.
desktop.
These issues can be resolved by using some common tactics. These issues
are:
Using VPN technology
Location Flexibility
Saves Time
Security Issues
hostile environments
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Disadvantages of wireless communication
Interference:- wireless technology is susceptible to interference
from other devices that produce electromagnetic energies. This
includes: cordless phones, microwaves, televisions and other
wireless LAN implementations.
Network and Data Security:- Wireless LAN technology is designed
to provide access to the data being transmitted, not security of the
data. Additionally, it can provide an unprotected entrance into the
wired network.
Technology:- technology continues to evolve. Wireless LAN
technology does not currently provide the speed or reliability of
wired LANs.
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Applications of Wireless Communication :
Satellite system
Television remote control
Wi-Fi
Wi-Max Security systems
Cellphones
Computer interface devices
Bluetooth
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Applications of Mobile Computing
Following is a list of some significant fields in which
mobile computing is generally applied:
Web or Internet access.
Emergency services.
Entertainment services.
Educational services.
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