Wireless Technologies

PROGRESS LEISURE GCSE ICT 2016
“ T H E ON LY WAY IS U P ”
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES OVERVIEW
• Infrared technology is a wireless technology that operates over
a short range and cannot penetrate through walls and other
Infrared obstructions.
• Bluetooth is a wireless technology that permits wireless

Bluetooth connection between electronic devices over short distances.
• Wi-Fi is a technology that permits wireless connection

between electronic devices to share data or to access the
Wi-Fi Internet.
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INFRARED
Infrared technology is based on the use of low-frequency light waves and has a
short range of approximately 5 metres. The transmitter needs to be in a line of
sight with the actual device that it controls, since it cannot penetrate through walls
or other obstructions.
Infrared technology is used in the gym for:

 Personal headsets – used by members to receive sound from the TV / entertainment systems from
exercise machines
 Remote controllers – used by staff to set up TV and
entertainment media in the gym
 File transfer communication – between mobile devices / smartphones
 Laptop peripherals – infrared mouse used by members to access their online account
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BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Benefits of using infrared technology are:
 High security as signal is short-range and directional so unlikely to be
intercepted
 Low interference from other devices, so can be used for high-quality sound
reproduction
 Low power usage so ideal for smartphones, headphones and remote
controllers
Limitations of using infrared technology are:

 Line of sight requires the transmitter and receiver to be directly aligned for
communication
 Limited range so performance drops off above 5 metres
 Signal speed low compared to wired transmissions
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QUESTIONS
1.Briefly define the term ‘infrared technology’. (2 marks)
2.Describe two examples where infrared technology can be used in the

gym. (4 marks)
3.Explain the term ‘line of sight’ in the context of infrared technology. (2

marks)
4.Describe two advantages of using infrared wireless technology. (4

marks)
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BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth technology is mainly used to connect mobile electronic devices automatically once they are in
range.
It operates on low-power, short-wave radio signals within a range of approximately 10 metres.
Bluetooth is used widely to connect peripherals such as mice or keyboards to smartphones or tablet computer
devices.
A Bluetooth device is a peer-to-peer paired connection, so it

needs to be paired before it can commence communication.
Note that once a device has been successfully paired it will

automatically communicate if in range and both are switched
on.
iPad connected to a Bluetooth keyboard
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BLUETOOTH USES
Bluetooth can be used in the leisure centre in several ways, such as:
 Synchronisation of data between two devices.
The iPad screenshot on the right shows details of the activity data from the
Fitbit after the devices have been synchronised.
 Wearable heart-rate monitor is provided by the leisure centre; it
communicates with the gym equipment using Bluetooth technology and displays
the heart rate of the member.
 Linking peripherals to mobile devices.
Members can link peripherals to their mobile devices to make them easier to
use.
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BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Benefits of using Bluetooth technology are:
 Low power usage so ideal for battery-operated devices, such as: tablet computers,
smartphones, mice, keyboards
 Automatic connection between Bluetooth devices once they have been paired
Limitations of using Bluetooth technology are:

 Battery life can be reduced by switching OFF the device when data transmission is
completed
 Signal speed lower than the speed that can be achieved with Wi-Fi and infrared
transmissions
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QUESTIONS
1.Describe the term ‘Bluetooth technology’. (4 marks)
2.Briefly explain how a device is initially paired to allow Bluetooth

communication.
(4 marks)
3.Describe the advantage to a member of using a Bluetooth wearable heart

monitor while using an exercise machine. (4 marks)
4.List two advantages of using Bluetooth technology in the leisure centre.

(4 marks)
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WI-FI
Wi-Fi is a technology that permits wireless connection
between electronic devices to share data or to access the
Internet.
Connection from
Progress Leisure LAN
The Wi-Fi router shown in the schematic diagram above acts as a

wireless access point and provides network access to a range of mobile
devices.
A LAN or local area network operates over a small area such as a

single building or group of buildings.
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WI-FI USES
Wi-Fi can be used in the leisure centre in several ways, such as:
 Personal use – members can use the Wi-Fi to carry out tasks
such as using social media, email or generally browsing the
Internet.
 Member profile – members can log on and view their

personal profile to get details of performance and
attendance, and book classes.
 Progress Leisure website – members can browse the public

area of the leisure centre website to find out details of
forthcoming events and view gym equipment videos.
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WI-FI BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Benefits of using Wi-Fi technology are:
 Connections can be made without the need for wires. Easier to
maintain.
 This makes a network more flexible due to changing
requirements. ie: Customers can connect and disconnect from the
network as and when
Limitations of using Wi-Fi technology are:

 The signal range is dependent upon distance from the router,
and an obstruction such as thick walls can cause poor signal
reception or a weak connection.
 Possible security limitations.
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QUESTIONS
1.Describe the term ‘Wi-Fi technology’. (2 marks)
2.Explain how a mobile device communicates with the network using a Wi-Fi router.
(6 marks)
3.Describe, with examples, the ways in which a member of the leisure centre might
use the Wi-Fi provided by Progress Leisure. (6 marks)
4.Describe the benefits of using Wi-Fi technology. (4 marks)
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PROGRESS LEISURE GCSE ICT 2016

• Bluetooth is a wireless technology that permits wireless

• Wi-Fi is a technology that permits wireless connection

Infrared technology is used in the gym for:

Limitations of using infrared technology are:

2.Describe two examples where infrared technology can be used in the

3.Explain the term ‘line of sight’ in the context of infrared technology. (2

4.Describe two advantages of using infrared wireless technology. (4

A Bluetooth device is a peer-to-peer paired connection, so it

Note that once a device has been successfully paired it will

Limitations of using Bluetooth technology are:

2.Briefly explain how a device is initially paired to allow Bluetooth

3.Describe the advantage to a member of using a Bluetooth wearable heart

4.List two advantages of using Bluetooth technology in the leisure centre.

The Wi-Fi router shown in the schematic diagram above acts as a

A LAN or local area network operates over a small area such as a

 Member profile – members can log on and view their

 Progress Leisure website – members can browse the public

Limitations of using Wi-Fi technology are:

4.Describe the benefits of using Wi-Fi technology. (4 marks)

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