What is Wi-Fi?

Answer:
Wi-Fi is the industry name and a common 
term used for wireless technology. This term is also known as “wireless fidelity or “wireless broadband.” Wi-Fi was originally licensed as a brand by the Wi-Fi Alliance.


The Wi-Fi Alliance utilized the term Wi-Fi to describe the technology of wireless local area networks (WLAN). Specifications for 802.11 (Wi-Fi) are a part of the wireless network standards known as the 802.11 family. Wi-Fi allows computer users to connect to the Internet through a wireless router. The router connects to the Internet through a modem. Modern computer operating systems are able to support Wi-Fi. Many businesses offer free Wi-Fi access to the public. The locations of these Wi-Fi connections are known as access points or hot spots.

If you use Wi-Fi at home, be sure to utilize security safeguards to protect the network from being accessed by unauthorized users.

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