Devry MIS589 week 5 DQ

Week 5: Backbone and Wireless Networks –
Discussion

Backbone
Network Components (graded)

Your textbook explains that there are
two basic components of a backbone network, those components being a cable
and hardware device. Business processes and needs ultimately drive the type
of cable media and hardware you select. What are these types of cables and
hard devices? What are the major functions of each of these devices? What
factors might determine how we select which ones are appropriate for our
organization? .0001pt;”>Week 5: Backbone and Wireless Networks –
DiscussionWireless Local
Area Networks (graded)

Wireless networks have become a
pervasive part of society today. Let’s focus our discussion on Wi-Fi also
known as the IEEE 802.11 standards group. The latest member of the 802.11
family is 802.11n. Let’s start our conversation with a discussion on differences
between LANs and Wireless LANs. What are some immediately noticeable
differences in the technologies? What advantages are inherent in Wireless
technologies on the LAN? Explore some disadvantages as well.