Bluetooth technology is a cutting-edge open specification that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and notebook computers, handhelds, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, camera phones, printers, digital cameras and other devices.
Using the internet and other resources (e.g., books and AOU e-library), write a short report explaining the following factors:
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frequency bands of operation for the Bluetooth standard. Discuss the reasons for the selection of these frequency bands taking into consideration factors such as interference (avoiding interference) etc. (6 marks)
? Security is a crucial issue in Bluetooth wireless technology. What are the major security modes for Bluetooth access between two devices? Discuss the recently security issues like: bluesnarfing, blue jacking, blue bugging. (6 marks)
? 3G cellular systems also claim to provide wireless data networking facility. Discuss some main differences between the Bluetooth and the 3G cellular systems.?
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? Discuss the main differences between the Wi-Fi (802. 11g) and the Bluetooth system taking into consideration factors such as Data Rates, Frequency bands and range of operation.
Short Report Writing:
Please adhere to the following guidelines for writing your report:
Your report should be between 500 and 600 words in length. Under-length and over-length reports will be penalized.
Your report should include at least two figures and/or tables. Do not forget to include a caption for each figure/table and to use cross-referencing.
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Ensure that your report meets the objectives, has an appropriate structure and style, and that its technical level is appropriate for the audience, purpose and medium. For more details, you can refer to the T215 textbooks (Block 1 ? Part 7; Block 2 ? Part 7 and Block 3).
You must cite all the references i.e. any internet web site, book, journal, article etc. that you have used as a source of information for your report?
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