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WiFi Full Form

WiFi Full Form

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jan 12, 2023 02:56 PM IST

What is the Full Form of Wi-Fi?

The full form of WiFi is the "wireless fidelity." It is a wireless network connection that is used to connect the devices in a local area. The internet connection over a local area is called a LAN, or local area network. It allows computers and other devices to connect over a local area network for sharing data and internet connectivity. WiFi is a trademark product of the WiFi Alliance and is working per the IEEE (Institute of Electricity and Electronic Engineers) 802.11 standard. Wifi works with any sort of electronic and communication device, like mobile phones, home appliances, etc. It is considered the technology of the present and future.

What is WiFi?

WiFi is a Local area wireless network technology used to connect devices for data transfer and internet connectivity.

History of WiFi

An Australian radio astronomer, Dr. John O'Sullivan, and his fellow engineers, Terence Percival, Graham Daniel, discovered the WiFi in 1997 and connected to the internet successfully.

How does WiFi Work?

It is a wireless connection transmitted through the air and is connected. It is working per the IEEE 802 Institute of Electricity and Electronic Engineers network specifications.

Range of WiFi

The range of a WiFi connection is 120 metres inside a building or indoor setting and up to 300 metres in open space.

Devices Connected by WiFi:

  • All electronic devices can be connected to Wifi and make them accessible.

  • Home Appliances can be controlled by WiFi

  • Mobile Phones and Other Communication devices

  • Free Wifi Connection facility is offered by many institutions and services.

Uses of WiFi

  • To transfer Data between devices

  • To Connect to the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the full form of WiFi?

Full form of WiFi is Wireless Fidelity. 

2. What type of connection is WiFi?

WiFi is Local Area Network .

3. What is the most toxic form of AS?

The most toxic form of As is arsine gas.

4. Which are the devices that can be connected by Wifi?

Electronic and communication devices can be detected and connected by WiFi.

5. What is the connection range of WiFi in Indoor?

WiFi Range in indoor settings is 120m.

6. When was Wifi Discovered?

WiFi was discovered in 1997.

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