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WLAN stands for Wireless Local Area Network, and refers to a group of two or more computers connected to the same wireless connection over a short distance. WiFi stands for "Wireless Fidelity" and is actually a trademark name used to used to brand products such as routers, phones, and basically any device that has a wireless connectivity.
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What is difference between wifi n wlan?
Wi-Fi is a local area wireless technology that allows electronic devices to exchange data. WLan stands for wireless local area networks which links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method.
Do WLAN and Wi-FI mean the same thing?
Yes, they are different although most people regard them as being one and the same. They are not. WLAN is an acronym for Wireless Local Area Network while Wi-Fi is described by the Wi-Fi Alliance as being any WLAN that is based upon IEEE 802.11 standards. To be Wi-Fi certified, the WLAN must successfully complete Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification testing. So, while any LAN that is Wi-Fi certified is regarded as a WLAN, not all WLAN are Wi-Fi certified.
What is the difference between WI-FI and wireless network?
"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.
Does psp street have a wlan switch?
No, it does not. It has no wi-fi capabilities so does not need a wlan switch.
Should you know the difference between a wi-fi and bluetooth network?
Yes, you should know the difference between a Wi-Fi and bluetooth network. In today's very expanse technology market, bluetooth networks and Wi-Fi networks are becoming very common, so you should at least know the differences between the two and what each are used for and what each can do.
Where can you switch on your psp street wlan mode?
The PSP Street doesn't have a wlan mode, it completely lacks any wi-fi capabilities.
Where is the wlan switch on the sony psp e1000?
There isn't any WLAN switch, because E1000 doesn't support Wi-Fi network.
Where is the wlan switch on sony psp e1002?
The 'PSP Street', E1000 series does not have any wi-fi capabilities, so do not have wlan switches.
Where is the wlan of PSP e1004?
The 'Street PSP', the e1000 series, does not have wi-fi capabilities.
Can you put wlan on your psp e1004?
No, the E1000 'PSP Street' has no wi-fi capabilities.
How do you activate the wlan switch on a psp E1004?
There is no wlan switch on a PSP E1004, it has no wifi capabilities.
A wireless local area network is also called?
WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11 network
