Wi-fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (/ˈwaɪfaɪ/), also spelled WiFi, is a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Etymology
The term "Wi-Fi" is a play on words with "Hi-Fi" or "High Fidelity", which was a term used for high-quality audio technology. The Wi-Fi Alliance, the organization that owns the Wi-Fi trademark, has stated that the name is not an acronym, but a brand name.
Definition
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking protocol that devices can use to communicate without direct cable connections. It's an essential part of modern ICT infrastructure.
Related Terms
- Wireless Network: A network where users can access the internet without the need for wired connections.
- Internet: A global network connecting millions of computers.
- Radio Waves: A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum longer than infrared light.
- Wi-Fi Alliance: The worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi.
Usage
Wi-Fi is used by devices such as personal computers, video-game consoles, smartphones, digital cameras, tablet computers and digital audio players. These devices connect to the internet via a wireless network access point. Such an access point (or hotspot) has a range of about 20 meters (66 feet) indoors and a greater range outdoors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wi-fi
- Wikipedia's article - Wi-fi
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