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What is Wi-Fi (Wireless)? Webopedia Definition

Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity," however this is not the case.Wi-Fi is simply a trademarked phrase that means IEEE 802.11x.. How Wi-Fi Networks Works