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Discover the dynamic realm of wireless technology, where the cord is cut yet connectivity thrives. This overview delves into the three primary types of wireless technology: WPAN (Bluetooth), WLAN (Wireless Ethernet), and WWAN (3G). Learn about Bluetooth's compact design and versatile applications, the robust capabilities of Wireless Ethernet, and the expansive reach of 3G technologies. Uncover the future potentials of wireless communication, including enhanced security, mobile applications, and the integration of intelligent devices. Stay connected in a fluid world!
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Wireless World Where the cord is cut, but we are still connected.
Wireless World • Freedom to move • 3 types of Wireless Technology • WPAN - Bluetooth • WLAN - Wireless Ethernet • WWAN - 3G Technologies
Bluetooth • Small, portable, uses few resources • Supports multiple connections • Standardized
Bluetooth • Bandwidth • Asynchronous – 723.2 kbps in either direction • Synchronous – 433.9 kbps • Range • 10 cm – 10 m • Can be extended to 100 m • Supports voice transmission
Bluetooth Companies • Manufacturers • Atmel Corp. • Lucent • Cambridge Silicon Radio • Users – Bluetooth Special Interest Group • Ericsson • Intel • Toshiba • Nokia • IBM
Bluetooth Applications • Telephone (Cordless, Wireless, Other) • Headsets • Computers and Laptops • Computer Peripherals (Keyboard, Mouse, PCMCIA cards, USB Dongles, other) • LAN Peripherals • PDAs • Digital Cameras
Bluetooth Future Uses • Wireless Verifications • Hotel check-ins and door locks • Airport passage • E-payments • Personal Networks • Connect phone, computer, PDA, and printer • Other digital devices
Wireless Ethernet • Standardized – IEEE 802.11b • Mimics Regular Network • Star pattern – instead of hub, a WAP • Direct connection – ad hoc mode • 11 Mbps
Wireless Ethernet Cont. • Mostly indoors • 100 ft. – 500 ft. • Campus WLANs • Outdoors • Wireless LAN-to-LAN Bridges • 25 miles
Wireless Ethernet Security • Broadcast Radio waves • Security Concerns: • Squelching Internet Access • Data Sniffing
Wireless Security Solutions • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithms • Keys are not transmitted. • Encrypted Data Packets
Lucent Cisco Microsoft Linksys Netgear Compaq D-Link Sony 3Com SMC Intel Xircom Orinoco Alvarion Proxim Apple ViewSonic Symbol Wireless Ethernet - Companies
Wireless Ethernet Future • IEEE 802.11a • 22 Mbps • Other uses • Wireless Tablet Monitors • Printers
3G Technologies • Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) • GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) Standardized • Third Generation
3G Technologies • Bandwidth • 2 Mbps • Range • Unlimited through use of satellites • 4 Frequencies – Quad-band • 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz, 2200MHz
3G Technologies • Multimedia Applications • Always On • E-mail, Personal Organizer • Information • Web surfing, Corporate Intranet • Purchasing • Online shopping and banking
Verizon CDMA Cingular Wireless GSM, TDMA, 3G EDGE AT&T Wireless TDMA Nextel iDEN Sprint PCS CDMA VoiceStream GSM, GPRS Kyocera Wireless Released 2 phones using CDMA2000 1x 3G Companies
3G Technologies • Lucent plans to roll out 3G services by end of 2002 • Frequency licensing issues to be resolved
Conclusion • 2004 – 1 billion wireless devices • Out-of-office productivity • Mobile office • Next Defining Technology