Many people are confused about Wi-Fi and WLAN, often thinking that these two terms express the same meaning. In fact, they are like the relationship between “fruit” and “apple”; one is a general category, while the other is a specific type. Next, let’s enhance our understanding through a principle-level analysis! One is like a “stage … Read more
01 Typical Wireless Network 1: Home Wireless Network This is a typical home wireless network, where two NATs are performed, one at the wireless router and the other at the optical modem’s output. The wireless router converts wired signals into wireless Wi-Fi signals. The wireless router can also be set to relay mode, with DHCP … Read more
Wireless networks can provide significant business advantages for enterprises, such as ensuring employees can connect across multiple devices and even buildings, thereby improving productivity. However, wireless networks can also bring visible and invisible risks to business privacy. Below are nine common wireless network security pitfalls that enterprises should pay attention to. As BYOD continues to … Read more
In today’s world where “everything can be connected”, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) has become an indispensable part of our lives. Whether in the cozy home, busy office, or bustling shopping mall, we enjoy the convenience brought by WLAN. But do you really understand it? Don’t worry, today we will help you understand WLAN in … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Resource Release Huawei Certified Beginner to Advanced Practical Course ↓ Scan to watch practical videos ↓ 1. WLAN Composition Structure The WLAN composition structure includes stations (STA), wireless medium (WM), access points (AP), and distributed systems (DS). 1. Station (STA) Generally refers to terminal devices in the … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a technological revolution, gaining momentum in recent years. Digital technologies led by 5G, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are accelerating the process of connecting everything, reshaping the development models of life, production, and the public domain. Industry predictions suggest that by 2025, the number of global IoT connected devices … Read more
This article introduces coexistence solutions for wireless technologies operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Many popular wireless technologies such as Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Thread operate in the common 2.4 GHz band. Therefore, they may interfere with each other, reducing the overall throughput of all related links. Known solutions to … Read more
WLAN is the abbreviation for Wireless Local Area Network, which refers to all wireless local area networks, while Wi-Fi is a standard within the wireless local area network, specifically the 802.11 standard (the purpose of establishing this standard is to allow devices from different manufacturers to interconnect and be compatible with each other). Therefore, it … Read more
First, we need to understand what these two English abbreviations represent. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) = WLAN Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) = Wi-Fi This can explain a lot. The true wireless local area network is collectively referred to as WLAN, while Wi-Fi is just one of its certification functions, a commercial certification. Products that have … Read more
Introduction Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a type of wireless computer network that connects two or more devices to form a Local Area Network (LAN) using wireless channels instead of wired transmission media. Typical deployment scenarios include homes, schools, campuses, or corporate office buildings. WLAN is a network system, while the commonly known Wi-Fi … Read more