WiFi Technology

WiFi uses the WLAN standards (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n) for connection between wireless access points or WiFi routers and WLAN cards. The broadband Wireless Router is an access point with routing features. Access Points – AP are the devices which perform wireless to wired bridge function. They are connected between wireless and wired world.

Wireless Internet Card or adapter connects devices to the wireless network. Except classical computers there are lots of other devices that use WiFi adapters: games consoles, credit card terminals, wireless printers, internet cameras, WiFi internet radio, PDA…

There is a device called Wireless Repeater or Range Extender. Its main purpose is to extend the range of your wireless network. More about this check on - Wireless Repeater.

The WiFi phone is a phone which is offering you very cheap or even free phone calls. They use VoIP wireless technology.

Wireless network antennas are best solution for better wireless signal. Check more about antennas and all their types on the best WiFi antenna.

The best way for printing your documents in cable free, efficient and fast way is with the wireless printers. Check their advantages and disadvantages on Wireless Printers.

If you are interested to learn more about WLAN setups and connections, check the WLAN Formation and WLAN Infrastructure.

WiFi technology or WLAN has more than a few applications in our modern society. Except your home there are various locations where WLAN is available. Sport centers, Plazas, convention centers, bookstores, cafes, coffee shops, supermarkets, colleges, universities, libraries, surrounding areas, hotels, motels, vacation rentals, restaurants, town hall, are the places where you can access the net thanks to the WiFi hot spots.

Most of you think about WiFi and mobile phone internet access as opposing technologies. The truth is that both have a crucial role in the growth of mobile traffic. In public places where 3g and 4g signal is weak, but demand is high are the perfect places for implementation of WLAN.

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