Protocols And Interfaces
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are related topics, and are a key consideration when evaluating wireless networks.
Protocols
In many cases, the mobile computer functions as a remote node of the network you are accessing -- the Internet or a corporate intranet. If the wireless network uses the same networking protocols as the f ....
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.... link is as follows.
Physical layer An RF carrier signal that is digitally modulated to create a bit stream. This bit stream incorporates forward error correction, interleaving and other techniques to mitigate the effects of interference and weak signals that can produce high-bit-error rates.
Link layer Usually a specialized radio protocol that employs a form of medium access optimized for the radio environment. Most link protocols involve interactions between the wireless modem and a ba ....
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