Wireless Lans

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A wireless lan or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which is the linking of two or more computers without using wires. WLAN utilizes spread-spectrum or OFDM modulation technology based on radio waves to enable communication between devices in a limited area, also know as the basic service set. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network.           For the home user, wireless has become popular due to ease of installation, and location freedom with gaining popularity of laptops. Public businesses such as coffee shops or malls have begun to offer wireless access to their customers; some are even provided as a free service. Large wireless network projects are being put up in many major cities.

Photo of a laptop connected to a local access point

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Jordon Sidebottom

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jzsidebott@usieagles.org

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