802.11 and 100BaseT etc

Discussion in 'A+' started by spy22, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. spy22

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    hi all

    i feel that i do understand about 80% of what these terms actually relate to and the logic behind them but can i be really cheeky and ask someone to explain it in simple laymans terms please? i feel i understand them but i obviously dont that well as i find it difficult answering a question on these topics when the answer isnt all that obvious

    thanx
     
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  2. nXPLOSi

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    Well 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless. Such as 802.11a 802.11b and 802.11g, which all have different ranges and speeds.

    100BaseT translates into;

    100 = Speed of the network in Mbps (10, 100, 1000)
    Base = Baseband
    T = Cable used, T as in Twisted Pair

    This can then be change into say, 1000BaseT for Gigabit etc...

    I've just started the Net+ myself, but find that way of thinking works well for me! :)
     
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  3. greenbrucelee
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    100BaseT is a cable that has a bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second

    802.11 is a standard at which the signal on WI FI is sent such as 802.11g transmits at 54Mbps
     
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  4. spy22

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    thanx alot for your speedy replies much appreciated
     
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  5. grim

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    do you need to know this for the A+ ?

    grim
     
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  6. greenbrucelee
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    I am not sure but its in the Mike Meyers all in one exam guide 6th edition, so I suppose so.
     
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