2007-03-29 22:26:03 · 3 answers · asked by Kenneth O 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Different networks operate in different ways, but basically when the central point comes up, it broadcasts a signal that says "I am here." When another wireless computer is turned on, that computer sends a similar signal and gets a response from the central. Obviously, both units have to be using the same frequencies and in the same way - some networks run on a single frequency, others bounce the frequency around (spread spectrum) for more security and to avoid interferance. Once two or more computers are up and running, then software follows rules to keep the messages sent from the various computers from colliding either by delaying some or asking collision source to resend.
Basically, there is a constant communication to keep in touch and check on sending.
2007-03-29 22:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
802.11b is an industry-standard technology for wireless communication via Ethernet
2007-03-29 22:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Karmyogi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without wires lol
2007-03-29 22:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by Redhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋