wireless fidelity

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wireless fidelity

A laptop connects to the internet using wireless fidelity.

Definition

Noun: - A technical standard for wireless local area networking: "Wireless fidelity" is a term, often abbreviated as Wi-Fi, that refers to a technology allowing electronic devices to exchange data or connect to the internet using radio waves over a local area network, typically following IEEE 802.11 standards.

Usage
  • This term is used to describe the technology itself or a network that uses this technology.
  • It is most commonly encountered in its abbreviated form, "Wi-Fi."
  • : The café offers free wireless fidelity to all customers.
  • : Please connect your laptop to the wireless fidelity network named "Guest."
Advanced Usage
  • "Wi-Fi hotspot": A physical location where people can obtain wireless fidelity internet access.
    • Example: The airport lounge is a popular Wi-Fi hotspot for travelers.
  • "Wi-Fi enabled": Describes a device that has the capability to connect to a wireless fidelity network.
    • Example: Most modern printers are Wi-Fi enabled.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wi-Fi (n): The common abbreviation and trademark for "wireless fidelity."
    • Example: The Wi-Fi password is on the router.
  • WLAN (n): Wireless Local Area Network; a broader technical term that encompasses wireless fidelity networks.
    • Example: The company's WLAN covers the entire campus.
Synonyms
  • Wireless network: A network that uses radio waves rather than wires.
  • WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): A more formal technical synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Connect to Wi-Fi: To establish a link with a wireless fidelity network.
    • Example: Can you help me connect to the Wi-Fi?
  • Wi-Fi signal: The strength or availability of the wireless network connection.
    • Example: The Wi-Fi signal is very weak in this room.
Notes
  • The term "wireless fidelity" itself is rarely used in full in everyday conversation; the abbreviated form "Wi-Fi" is standard.
  • It is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance but is often used generically to refer to any IEEE 802.11-based wireless networking technology.
wireless fidelity

A laptop connects to the internet using wireless fidelity.

Noun
  1. a local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol

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