WiFi versus Wireless LANs
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olansgzsid
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I've just started learning about Wireless networks and i have a question about the terms "Wifi" and "wirless Lan"
Whenever I think of WiFi, I think of connecting wirelessly to the network and to the internet, which is basically what a WLAN is, right?
Can these 2 terms be used interchangeably or is there any major difference between a WiFi and a Wireless LAN?
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Hi @olansgzsidIn general, "WiFi" and "wireless LAN" refer to the same concept: the transmission of data over a wireless connection using radio waves. However, when "WiFi" is used more specifically, it refers to a specific protocol, such as WiFi 1 through 6, which involves the development of products that adhere to a set of agreed-upon standards. These products are designed to be compatible with the WiFi protocol and allow users to connect to the internet wirelessly.Jay0
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Hi @olansgzsidIn general, "WiFi" and "wireless LAN" refer to the same concept: the transmission of data over a wireless connection using radio waves. However, when "WiFi" is used more specifically, it refers to a specific protocol, such as WiFi 1 through 6, which involves the development of products that adhere to a set of agreed-upon standards. These products are designed to be compatible with the WiFi protocol and allow users to connect to the internet wirelessly.Jay0
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Hi @olansgzsidIn general, "WiFi" and "wireless LAN" refer to the same concept: the transmission of data over a wireless connection using radio waves. However, when "WiFi" is used more specifically, it refers to a specific protocol, such as WiFi 1 through 6, which involves the development of products that adhere to a set of agreed-upon standards. These products are designed to be compatible with the WiFi protocol and allow users to connect to the internet wirelessly.Jay0
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