What is the primary difference between a Wireless LAN (WLAN) and a wired LAN?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
WLANs use cables for communication, while wired LANs do not.
WLANs use radio or infrared signals for communication, while wired LANs use cables.
WLANs are used over longer distances compared to wired LANs.
WLANs are more secure than wired LANs.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which device in a WLAN connects wireless devices to the wired network?
Router
Modem
Access Point (AP)
Switch
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technology do most commercial WLANs use to extend the network range?
Infrared technology
Ethernet cables
Spread-spectrum technology
Fiber optics
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one major limitation of using infrared technology in WLANs?
Infrared has a very short range and is easily blocked.
Infrared signals can penetrate thick walls.
Infrared supports long-distance communication.
Infrared is more reliable than radio signals.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of wireless networking compared to wired networking?
Subject to interference from external sources
Easier to expand the network without cables
Data is less secure and easier to intercept
Signals can be stopped by thick walls
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the typical range for spread-spectrum technology used in WLANs?
1–2 meters
10–20 meters
30–50 meters
100–200 meters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an advantage of using WLANs over wired LANs?
Faster data transfer rates
Increased mobility of devices within the network
Lower chance of signal interference
More secure data transmission
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