How does a wireless network work? Are there distance limitations?
A wireless local area network uses radio waves that are transmitted from installed access points (AP) that are installed in strategic locations around campus. As you move away from an access point, the radio wave is handed off to another in-range access point, if available. The further you move away from an AP, communication continues at reduced rates until the user is completely out of the coverage range and is disconnected. Most of the wireless cards on the market today have some sort of signal indicator integrated into the software. Many times a graduated meter is included to reflect the signal strength and connectivity state. You may need to refer to the meter from time to time to verify signal strength. • Is this type of network connection secure? return to top Yes. Butler’s wireless network is secured by a subset of the WPA (Wi-fi Protected Access) standard.
