Introduction to Wi-Fi (802.11 or WiFi) ShowIntroduction to Wi-Fi (802.11)
The IEEE 802.11 specification (ISO/IEC 8802-11) is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The name Wi-Fi (short for "Wireless Fidelity", sometimes incorrectly...
WLAN Wireless LAN ShowWireless local area networks (WLAN)
A wireless local area network (WLAN for short) is a network covering an area equivalent to that of a business's local network, about a hundred metres in range. It allows terminals within the area of coverage to...
Risks related to wireless WiFi networks (802.11 or Wi-Fi) ShowLack of security
Radio waves intrinsically have the power to propagate in all directions, with a relatively wide range. Because of this, it is very difficult to keep radio broadcasts confined to a limited area. Radio propagation also occurs three...