While the term wireless network may technically be used to refer to any type of network that is wireless, the term is most commonly used to refer to a telecommunications network whose interconnections between nodes is implemented without the use of wires, such as a computer network (which is a type of communications network). Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented with some type of remote information transmission system.

 

Applications of wireless technology

1) System Security

2) Television remote control

3) Voip

4) Cellular telephony

5) Wifi



Benefits of wireless technology

Wireless LANs offer the following productivity, convenience, and cost advantages over wired networks:

Common examples of wireless equipment in use today include:

· Professional LMR (Land Mobile Radio) and SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio) typically used by business, industrial and Public Safety entities

· Consumer Two Way Radio including FRS (Family Radio Service), GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) and Citizens band (CB) radios

· The Amateur Radio Service

· Consumer and professional Marine VHF radios

· Cellular telephones and pagers: provide connectivity for portable and mobile applications, both personal and business.

· Global Positioning System (GPS): allows drivers, captains of boats and ships, and pilots of aircraft to ascertain/find their location anywhere on earth.

· Cordless computer peripherals: the cordless mouse is a common example; keyboards and printers can also be linked to a computer via wireless.

· Cordless telephone sets: these are the limited-range devices, not to be confused with cell phones.

· Satellite television: allows viewers in almost any location to select from hundreds of channels.

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