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Wireless connections - Coggle Diagram
Wireless connections
WLAN
Router
A router connects different networks, directs data between them, assigns IP addresses, and manages internet traffic securely and efficiently.
WAP
A WAP connects wired networks to wireless devices, enabling Wi-Fi access, extending coverage, and managing multiple users’ wireless connections effectively.
Switch
A network switch links devices within a LAN, forwarding data to the correct destination, improving speed, reducing collisions, and organizing traffic.
Firewall
A firewall protects networks by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic, blocking unauthorized access while allowing safe, approved communications.
WAPs and Bluetooth
WAP
A WAP connects wireless devices to a wired network, providing Wi-Fi access and allowing multiple devices to communicate over the network.
Bluetooth
A WAP connects wireless devices to a wired network, providing Wi-Fi access and allowing multiple devices to communicate over the network.
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Bandwidth and Broadband
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time, usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Broadband
Broadband is a high-speed internet connection that transmits large amounts of data simultaneously, typically using fibre, cable, DSL, or wireless technologies.