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"Wi-Fi" is basically the trademark name for devices that provide wireless networks. Wi-Fi or Wireless Fidelity follows the 802.11 standards to provide Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). The term Wi-Fi is also commonly misused when describing a WLAN which instead is a network of devices (computers, printers, servers) linked together via a wireless device such as an access point or router.
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What is the difference between WIFI and the Internet?
WiFi-> Service Wireless-> Application With Wireless device we can conncet to Wireless internet With Wifi we can conncet to Wireless via AP or wireless router
What is the difference between the WiFi and the internet?
WiFi-> Service Wireless-> Application With Wireless device we can conncet to Wireless internet With Wifi we can conncet to Wireless via AP or wireless router
What is the difference between wifi and wimax?
The Wimax and Wifi is wireless frequency mode data transmission technology, Wimax using as a wireless 'MAN' for broad band Internet connection, between 30 and 40 miles Wifi using as a wireless 'LAN' to connect access point or PC in network, between 25 and 40 meeter
What is the difference between broadband and wifi?
The most basic difference between broadband and wifi is that the broadband must be connected while wifi is wireless. Some broadbands could be wireless as well but they most then be connected by a router.
How is a wifi network different than a wired LAN network?
A WiFi network and a LAN network differ from each other. The biggest difference is that a WiFi network is run through a wireless connection., whereas a LAN network is run through cable.
What is the difference between WiFi and wireles mesh networks?
A wireless mesh network really doesn't make sense; the mesh topology assumes that every node in the network has a connection to every other node, and is primarily used for fault tolerance.With wireless technology there is no concept of a "connection", therefore having a mesh topology with a wireless network would be very difficult.Wi-Fi is a wireless technology.
Does Wireless LAN mean WIFI?
Wireless LAN means: Wireless Local Area Network. WIFI: is a high frequency wireless local network. So yes, they are similar.
How do you use a FTP client on a WiFi network?
There is no difference with FTP as a client on either a wired or wireless network; you use it the same way.
What is the difference between wifi and 3g?
The main difference between 3G networks and WiFi networks is range. WiFi only covers a very small radius, typically in the tens of meters, which is good enough to cover a home or office. In contrast, 3G is a cellular network that is used to provide connectivity to mobile phones.
What is used to select a wireless home network from a PC?
Wireless Networking and a WIFI
Whats the differnce between wifi and wireless access?
Wireless means something that you dont have to plug in and is considerd wifi. Its really the same thing and there are no need to makes the difference when they are similar.
How do you get a free wireless network for a PC?
You go wifi hunting
