Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (/ˈwaɪfaɪ/), also spelled WiFi or wifi, is a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Etymology
The term "Wi-Fi" is a play on words with "Hi-Fi" or "high fidelity", a term used for high-quality audio technology. The Wi-Fi Alliance, the organization that owns the Wi-Fi trademark, has stated that the name is not an acronym, but a trademarked brand name.
Definition
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed internet and network connections. A wireless network makes use of radio waves, just like cell phones, televisions and radios do. In fact, communication across a wireless network is a lot like two-way radio communication.
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