What Is Wireless LAN Technology?
Wireless LAN, or Local Area Network, technology lets users connect multiple computers to each other and to the Internet without the use of network cables. Types of wireless LAN technology include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.TechnologyIn a standard wireless LAN a piece of computer hardware called a “router” broadcasts a signal over a small area. Wireless-enabled computers receive and use the signal to connect to the network. The router can also prevent unauthorized computers from joining the network.InternetAs well as sharing files or data wirelessly between computers, wireless LANs also allow computers or portable devices within range to use the signal from the router to access the Web.Wi-FiWireless LAN technology is becoming increasingly available in public spaces for communal use, most often using Wi-Fi technology. According to JiWire, a Wi-Fi finding website, there are in excess of 300,000 wireless networks or “hot spots” running in 144 countries worldwide.BluetoothBluetooth is a short-rang
