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WLAN – Wireless LAN
Wireless local network based on
radio, for communication and data
transfer between network-capable
devices (computer, smartphone,
etc.) and, if necessary, the Internet.
The data transfer rate is continually
being improved with the standard
IEEE 802.11…. (Gross) data rates of
up to 6.9 Gbps are currently possible
(IEEE 802.11ac).
The term WLAN is used to make
a relative classification/distinc-
tion between wireless, non-public
(private) and/or locally-operated,
IP-based networks and other net-
works.
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LAN, WAN,
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity
Certification for WLAN products
based on IEEE standards for ensuring
interoperability/compatibility of the
various WLAN products from dif
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ferent manufacturers. Wi-Fi-certified
products therefore comply with the
WLAN standard IEEE 802.11… This
is why Wi-Fi is incorrectly used as
a synonym for a wireless network
(WLAN). Wi-Fi is represented by
the Wi-Fi-Alliance which includes
all renowned manufacturers of
network-capable devices.