RFWiFi Extender vs Router: Key Differences Explained
Explore the distinctions between WiFi extenders and routers in terms of coverage, internet connectivity, standalone operation, ports, and cost. Understand how they work together to enhance WiFi.
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WiFi Generations: A Comprehensive Comparison (6 vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 vs 2 vs 1)
Explore the evolution of WiFi technology, from the original 802.11b to the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax). Compare speeds, range, and key features across all generations.
WiFi HaLow (WiVi): An Overview of the Technology
Explore WiFi HaLow (WiVi) technology, designed to extend WiFi coverage with low power consumption. Learn about its features, specifications, and applications in IoT networks, adhering to the IEEE 802.11ah standard.
WiFi Hotspots: Accessing Internet Wirelessly
Explore WiFi hotspots for wireless internet access, their setup, and future trends, including WiFi boosters and repeaters for extended coverage.
WiFi QoS: Understanding IEEE 802.11e Quality of Service
Explore WiFi Quality of Service (QoS) as defined by IEEE 802.11e, including WME/WMM and WSM, to enhance performance for voice, video, and other applications in WLAN networks.
WiFi Radio Frequency Channels: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 4.9 GHz
A comprehensive guide to WiFi radio frequency channels for 802.11a/b/g/n, covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 4.9 GHz frequency bands.
WiFi Roaming: Understanding the Basics
Learn the fundamentals of WiFi roaming, including internal and external roaming types, how the process works, and the roles of STAs, APs, and AS.
WiFi shield vs. Traditonal Encryption: Key Concepts and Differences
Explore difference between Wi-Fi Shield used in 802.11be (WiFi-7) and traditional encryption techniques such as WPA2 and WPA3 used in previous versions of WLAN standards.
WiFi Signal Strength: Understanding -70dB vs. -50dBm
Explaining the difference between WiFi signal strengths of -70dB and -50dBm, including definitions of dB and dBm and their significance in wireless communication.
WiFi Sniffers: Understanding Operation and Vendors
Explore the fundamentals of WiFi sniffers, their operation, and a list of vendors providing WiFi sniffer solutions.
WiFi USB Adapter: Definition and Functionality
A WiFi USB adapter allows devices to connect to WiFi networks. It enables wireless data exchange, extending connectivity to devices without built-in WiFi.
WiFi vs. Super WiFi: Key Differences Explained
Explore the core differences between standard WiFi and Super WiFi, including coverage, frequency, and applications. Learn how Super WiFi offers enhanced penetration using TV white space.
WiFi: Advantages and Disadvantages
Explore the pros and cons of WiFi technology, covering accessibility, ease of use, data rates, security concerns, and range limitations.
WiGig: Understanding WLAN 802.11ad Technology
Explore WiGig (WLAN 802.11ad), a high-speed wireless technology operating in the 60 GHz band, including its channels, physical layer, and key features.
WiMAX vs. WLAN (WiFi): Key Differences and Technical Specifications
Explore the differences between WiMAX and WLAN (WiFi) technologies, including their range, applications, and technical specifications like IEEE standards and data rates.
WLAN 802.11ax Frame Structure and PPDU Formats
Explore the WLAN 802.11ax frame structure, including preamble, header, and data fields. Understand PPDU formats and their use cases in single and multi-user transmissions.
WLAN 802.11ax: Wave 1 vs. Wave 2 Features
This article compares the features of WLAN 802.11ax Wave 1 and Wave 2, highlighting key differences in access point and client device capabilities.
WLAN Ad-hoc vs. Infrastructure Mode: Differences Explained
Understand the key differences between WLAN ad-hoc and infrastructure modes, including network setup, communication methods, and use cases.
WLAN Association Request and Response Frames Explained
Learn about WLAN association request and response frames, their mandatory fields, and how access points handle association requests from client devices.
WLAN Authentication and Deauthentication Frames Explained
Learn about WLAN authentication and deauthentication frames, status codes, and reason codes as defined by the IEEE 802.11 standard.
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