1. Wi-Fi By: Natalie Finn http://www.cabletechtalk.com/broadband/100000-cable-wi-fi-hotspots- make-the-internet-an-everywhere-experience/

2. Background In 1999, a group of major companies formed the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). Now called the Wi-Fi Alliance Spread Spectrum is a technique in which a signal is separated into pieces and transmitted over numerous frequencies. This enables different devices to use the same Wi-Fi transmitter at one time. In 1999, a group of major companies formed the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). Now called the Wi-Fi Alliance Spread Spectrum is a technique in which a signal is separated into pieces and transmitted over numerous frequencies. This enables different devices to use the same Wi-Fi transmitter at one time.

3. Meaning The name Wi-Fi was developed by a branding company. Although many people believe Wi-Fi is short for wireless fidelity, it actually stands for IEEE 802.11. The name Wi-Fi was developed by a branding company. Although many people believe Wi-Fi is short for wireless fidelity, it actually stands for IEEE 802.11.

4. Wi-Fi Vs. Bluetooth Wi-Fi: Its purpose is to provide wireless, high-speed access to the Internet or a local area network. Range: about 300 feet It can be used within 300 feet of a hot spot, also called a networking node. Wi-Fi: Its purpose is to provide wireless, high-speed access to the Internet or a local area network. Range: about 300 feet It can be used within 300 feet of a hot spot, also called a networking node. Bluetooth: Its purpose is to create a wireless, personal area network. Range: about 30 feet It can be used anywhere with two or more Bluetooth-enabled devices. http://gas2.org/2013/01/21/the-highway-that-tracks- bluetooth-signals/

5. Waves Wi-Fi uses radio waves to allow high-speed data to travel over short distances. http://www.plsbuy.com/IEEE80211_Protocol_Skype_SIP_Wireless_Fidelity_WIFI_Phone_WISK P100.html

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