Introduction

Wi-fi is a wireless technology that uses radio frequency to transmit

data through the air

Wifi’ – What it stands for?

•“Wi-fi/ Wireless-Fidelity, Otherwise known as 802.11 Wireless Network, is an
open-standard, open spectrum, open-source, open-hardware, mode of
wireless inter-connectivity for participating devices.”

•WirelessTechnology is an alternative to Wired Technology, which is

commonly used, for connecting devices in wireless mode.

•Wi-Fi
(Wireless Fidelity) is a generic term that refers to the IEEE 802.11
communications standard for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).

•Wi-Fi Network connect computers to each other, to the internet and to the
wired network.
 Tools used for wi-fi
 Existing wired network/services
 (Infrastructure Mode)
 DHCP/DNS
 Access point
 Antennas and bridges
 Wireless adapter
 Advantages - Disadvantages
• Mobility • Interference
• Ease of Installation • Degradation in
• Flexibility performance
• Cost • High power consumption
• Reliability • Limited range
• Security
• Use unlicensed part of
the radio spectrum
• Roaming
• Speed
 Wi-Fi Applications
• Home
• Small Businesses
• Large Corporations & Campuses
• Health Care
• Wireless ISP (WISP)
• Travellers
• Security system