Bluetooth NFC
GPS Wi-Fi
These precautions should be taken to protect Wi-
Android and Apple iOS
Fi communications on mobile devices:
Service Set Identifier Passphrase
B. Hands-free headset B. Keyboard or mouse
B. Stereo control B. Car speakerphone
B. Tethering B. Tethering
a wireless communication technology that enables a low-power, shorter range wireless technology that is
smartphone to communicate with a payment system intended to replace wired connectivity for accessories
within a few centimeters away? such as speakers or a mouse?
It uses satellites to transmit signals that cover the
globe.
enable the phone to connect to local networks and the
internet. The smartphone can receive these signals and
calculate the phone’s location to an accuracy
of within 10 meters.
• Never send login or password information using
unencrypted text (plaintext).
• Use a VPN connection when possible if you are
Two of the most popular operating systems for
sending sensitive data.
mobile devices • Enable security on home networks.
• Use WPA2 or higher encryption for security.
is what we normally use as the “wireless password”. SSID
They can be connected to a mobile device to make A small earpiece with a microphone can be used for
input easier. making and receiving calls.
A device that contains a speaker and a microphone A mobile device can connect to a home or car stereo
can be used for making and receiving calls. to play music.
can also be performed with a Wi-Fi connection or a A mobile device can connect to another mobile
cable connection such as USB. device or computer to share a network connection.
Mobile speaker Cellular networks
R. Cell phones use radio waves to transmit voice
signals between antenna-mounted towers, located in GSM network
specific geographic areas, until delivered to their Global System for Mobile Communications
destinations.
4G Wi-Fi transmitters and receivers
Wi-Fi networks hotspot
R. WPA2 or higher encryption should be used for MODULE 3 ITNET-02
security. Flash Cards
When a Bluetooth device is in discoverable mode, it
transmits the following information when another
Bluetooth device requests it:
This type of network is used when sending
Portable speakers can connect to mobile devices to
text messages or making a phone call to
provide high-quality audio without a stereo system.
another mobile or wired phone.
the most common type of cellular telephone
network.
located within most smartphones enable the phone to
Most dominant cell phone network
connect to local networks and the internet.
are usually privately owned but often provide
an area where Wi-Fi signals are available.
guest or public access hotspots.
Name
Bluetooth Class
Service that the device can use
Technical Information