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What is Wifi

Understanding Wi-Fi: Definition and Standards Wi-Fi (officially styled as "Wi-Fi" by the Wi-Fi Alliance) is a wireless networking technology based on  IEEE 802.11 standards  that allows devices to: Connect to the internet without cables Communicate with each other locally Share data and resources wirelessly Key Wi-Fi Generations Standard Year Max Speed Frequency Notable Improvement 802.11b 1999 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz First widely adopted 802.11g 2003 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Faster speeds 802.11n 2009 600 Mbps 2.4/5 GHz MIMO technology 802.11ac 2013 1.3 Gbps 5 GHz Wider channels 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) 2019 9.6 Gbps 2.4/5/6 GHz OFDMA, better efficiency Core Components of Wi-Fi Networks 1. Router: The Network Traffic Director Primary Function : Routes data between networks (typically between your local network and the internet) Key Features : NAT (Network Address Translation) DHCP server Firewall protection Multiple Ethernet ports 2. Access Point (AP): The Wireless Gateway Purpose : Creates a wire...