PRINCIPLES OF INFO.SYS.(LL)>CUSTOM PKG<
PRINCIPLES OF INFO.SYS.(LL)>CUSTOM PKG<
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ISBN: 9781337074674
Author: STAIR
Publisher: CENGAGE C
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Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):

Wi-Fi is the wireless communication technology which is capable to support high speed internet and network connections.

  • Radio frequencies are used to connect sender and receiver without any wires.
  • The data transfer rate of Wi-Fi is very high, which is 11 mbps (megabits per second).
  • It can transmit data in the range of 2.4 GHz (Giga Hertz).
  • IEEE 802.11b protocol is otherwise called as Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity).
  • Modern laptops and other handheld devices are enabled with Wi-Fi; the users can find the Wi-Fi hotspots and can be connected using wireless routers.

Program Plan Intro

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):

Wi-Fi is the wireless communication technology which is capable to support high speed internet and network connections.

  • Radio frequencies are used to connect sender and receiver without any wires.
  • The data transfer rate of Wi-Fi is very high, which is 11 mbps (megabits per second).
  • It can transmit data in the range of 2.4 GHz (Giga Hertz).
  • IEEE 802.11b protocol is otherwise called as Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity).
  • Modern laptops and other handheld devices are enabled with Wi-Fi; the users can find the Wi-Fi hotspots and can be connected using wireless routers.

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