The popularity of wireless LANs is a testament
primarily to their convenience, cost efficiency,
and ease of integration with other networks and
network components.
The majority of computers sold to consumers
today come equipped with all necessary wireless
LAN technology.
, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless
networking technology that uses radio waves to
provide wireless high-speed Internet and
network connections.
The Wi-Fi Alliance defines Wi-Fi as any "wireless
local area network" (WLAN) product based on
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers' (IEEE) 802.11 standards