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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.
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Can two Wifi devices communicate directly with each other via WLAN or do they need a router?
Yes, they can. You might want to assign IP addresses manually. They should be in the same subnet.
Which is better a wifi booster or extender or repeater?
I think all of them basically the same thing.
Is the average and the mean of a number the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
Do fear and scared mean the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
Does buttressed mean the same thing as reinforced?
Yes, they can mean the same thing.
Are average and range the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Mean and average are the same thing.
Are shabby and different mean the same thing?
Shabby and different do not mean the same thing.
Does elimination mean the same thing as abolition?
These two words can mean the same thing.
What is the difference between WLAN and wi fi technology?
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.
Can the words solid and dependable mean the same thing?
It can mean the same thing if you use it right:It's a solid source.It's a dependable source.They SOMETIMES can mean the same thing.
Are reception and wifi the same thing?
No. "Reception" means that you are receiving a signal well enough; wherereas "WiFi" is the wireless signal system for internet access, that you either have or don't have at your disposal.
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.
