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Wifi Theory and Standards

The History of Wifi

Wifi went from unknown to indispensable in 20 years. Where did wifi come from? Who…
Wireless Terms: Wi-Fi Terminology and Acronyms Explained

Are you fluent in wireless? Our wifi glossary gathers and explains the technical terms, abbreviations,…
Wireless Standards For Smart Homes

What standards exist for smart homes and wireless products, apart from wifi? Wifi is the…
802.11ac Wave 2: What’s New?

What functionality can you expect from wireless access points with support for 802.11ac Wave 2…
Wireless Coverage: What You Should Know

What exactly is wireless coverage? We’ll take a look into how coverage “looks”, the importance…