1. Wireless Local Area NetworksLeah GordonBMBA 5009September 14, 2012

2. Description of Technology An extension of a local area network Wireless LAN allows a mobile user to connect toa local area network through wireless connection Introduced in late 1980s Became popular in late 1990s Expected to meet same requirements of any LANhttp://www.informit.com/articles/printerfriendly.aspx?p=2118 http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/wireless-LAN?vgnextfmt=print 3. Technology Purpose/Supported Industry Used as an alternative to a wired network Used to support nomadic access Ad hoc network (temporary) IEEE 802.11 Standardshttp://www.informit.com/articles/printerfriendly.aspx?p=21188 4. Technology Adoption Curve Took off in late 1990s Steep curve Used in most industries http://www.informit.com/articles/printerfriendly.aspx?p=21188 5. Pros Cons Mobility Security Wiring difficulties Keeping up with new Cost efficienttechnologyhttp://www.informit.com/articles/printerfriendly.aspx?p=2118