School of Business
Department of Management Information Systems
BMIS300 – Management Information Systems
Chapter 7 – Part 3
Telecommunications, the Internet,
and Wireless Technology
Fall 2020 - 2021
BMIS300 - Chapter 7
, 4.1 Wireless Networks & Internet Access
IEEE developed many standard technologies providing wireless access
to the Internet for computer and wireless devices
Bluetooth
• Popular name for the 802.15 wireless networking standard
• Useful for personal area networking (PANs)
• Links up to 8 devices in 10-m area using low-power, radio-
based communication
• Can transmit up to 722 Kbps only
• Widely used for smart devices (earphones, sensors, etc…)
Department of Management Information Systems
BMIS300 – Management Information Systems
Chapter 7 – Part 3
Telecommunications, the Internet,
and Wireless Technology
Fall 2020 - 2021
BMIS300 - Chapter 7
, 4.1 Wireless Networks & Internet Access
IEEE developed many standard technologies providing wireless access
to the Internet for computer and wireless devices
Bluetooth
• Popular name for the 802.15 wireless networking standard
• Useful for personal area networking (PANs)
• Links up to 8 devices in 10-m area using low-power, radio-
based communication
• Can transmit up to 722 Kbps only
• Widely used for smart devices (earphones, sensors, etc…)
