Wireless Technology Types Flashcards

For short range direct wireless connections between smart phones, computers, laptops and other devices

Bluetooth

Proprietary wireless standard that creates a mesh of wireless devices for sharing information. Often used in home automation networks.

Tethering

Z-Wave

ZigBee

Often used for payments but can have other use cases. Requires proximity and line of site for devices to share data wirelessly.

NFC

Connecting two devices using a physical cable in order to share a network or data connection between them

An open standard based on IEEE 802.15.4 PAN that creates a mesh of wireless devices for sharing information. Often used in home automation networks.

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