What is WiFi
What does WiFi stand for? Wi-Fi is a short range wireless communications technology using 2.4B bandwidth in the IEEE 802.11 family covering 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a PC, mobile phone, MP3 player or PDA can connect to the Internet when within range of a wireless network connected to the Internet.
Wi-Fi networks have limited range. A typical Wi-Fi home router using 802.11b or 802.11g with a stock antenna might have a range of 32 m (120 ft) indoors and 95 m (300 ft) outdoors.
What is a Wi-Fi hotspot
A Wi Fi hotspot is defined as any location in which 802.11 (wireless) technology both exists and is available for use to consumers. In some cases the open public wireless access is free, and in others, wireless carriers charge for Wi Fi usag.
The WiFi Logo
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The WiFi Logo and specifications are developed by WiFi Alliance, for more information please visit: http://www.wi-fi.org/
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