Types of Wireless Networks

• Wireless Personal-Area Network (WPAN) –
• Range - (20-30ft or 6-9 meters)
• Standard - IEEE 802.15 standard
• Frequency - 2.4 GHz frequency
• Example - Bluetooth and Zigbee
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) –
• Range - up to about 300 feet
• Standard - Based on IEEE 802.11
• Frequency - 2.4 or 5.0 GHz
• Wireless MAN (WMAN) –
• Range – 30 Miles (city or district)
• Standard – Varies (Cell, WiMax)
• Frequency - specific licensed
• Wireless WAN (WWAN) –
• Range – up to Global & Beyond
• Uses specific licensed frequencies