WI-FI TECHNOLGY

The name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to
provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. The Wi-Fi Alliance,
the organization that owns the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) term specifically
defines Wi-Fi as any "wireless local area network (WLAN) products that are based
on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) 802.11 standards."

Initially, Wi-Fi was used in place of only the 2.4GHz 802.11b standard, however
the Wi-Fi Alliance has expanded the generic use of the Wi-Fi term to include any
type of network or WLAN product based on any of the 802.11 standards,
including 802.11b, 802.11a, dual-band, and so on, in an attempt to stop confusion
about wireless LAN interoperability.
Wi-Fi works with no physical wired connection between sender and receiver by
using radio frequency (RF) technology, a frequency within the electromagnetic
spectrum associated with radio wave propagation. When an RF current is supplied
to an antenna, an electromagnetic field is created that then is able to propagate
through space. The cornerstone of any wireless network is an access point (AP).
The primary job of an access point is to broadcast a wireless signal that computers
can detect and "tune" into. In order to connect to an access point and join a
wireless network, computers and devices must be equipped with wireless network
adapters (See "How Wireless Networks Work" in the "Did You Know..." section of
Webopedia).
Wi-Fi is supported by many applications and devices including video game
consoles, home networks, PDAs, mobile phones, major operating systems, and
other types of consumer electronics. Any products that are tested and approved as
"Wi-Fi Certified" (a registered trademark) by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certified
as interoperable with each other, even if they are from different manufacturers. For
example, a user with a Wi-Fi Certified product can use any brand of access
point with any other brand of client hardware that also is also "Wi-Fi Certified".
Products that pass this certification are required to carry an identifying seal on their
packaging that states "Wi-Fi Certified" and indicates the radio frequency band used
(2.5GHz for 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n, and 5GHz for 802.11a).

A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity,"
however this is not the case. Wi-Fi is simply a trademarked term meaning

wi-fi Applications:
WiFi TV
Every generation is looking a new improvement and new inventions in the field of
technology. Wi-Fi TV is one such tech merger as a gift for the present generation.
However it is not a surprise rather present generation was already looking for
something dynamic something compatible with all technology devices.

Present age is the age of communication and we cannot sacrifice one for the other.
Every communication media is somewhat dependent on one another. Previously
Wi-Fi was supporting the mobile phones and PCs and Laptops with wireless
internet facility. Only one medium of broadcasting was not in the control of
general public. Surely, there would be some moments when you want to take the
hold of TV. Here it is! Wi-Fi TV is the merger of two technologies (rather three)
which facilitate the television with wireless internet.

WiFi Internet radio

WiFi Internet radio is such a wonderful device which is also called wireless music
player. Internet radio can obtain signals automatically and then play it via home
wifi network. Now internet many areas in the world and it has almost 1300
stations.

WiFi Adapters
Adapters permit various devices to connect with cableless media to perform
various type of external or internal interconnects as PC cards, USB, PCI etc. New
upcoming Laptop have internal adapters because installation of internal card is
really tough.

WiFi Gateway
Wireless routers specifically configured by WiFi gateway. You can easily purchase
it because it is a low cost router. You can purchase it from any near shop.
Firmware control the unit is differing from it because firmware forces the router
for connection. so when you are going to purchase a WiFi router not exactly
purchase firmware , you are make configuration hotspot WiFi
WiFi Routers
Switch and Ethernet used to join access point .Same as internal router provide
DNS, NAT, and IP application onward an incorporated wifi interface. Through
these devices you can join more than wireless connection into single WAN
connection. There are different WAN devices such as modem. DSL used for
internet A Router allow these devices. Mostly access point and Router used to
configure as a central utility which is web server easy to go near wired or wireless
LAN client.

WiFi Bridge
Bridge is used to attach a wired network to wireless network. it is entirely different
from access point because bridge connect two or more than two wired network to
wireless network infect access point join only same network as wired with wired
and wireless with wireless.

WiFi F5 Networks
F5 was a load balancer but now offering lots of functions suh as access controller,
and safety to your network. F5 Networks facilitate you with mail filtering and
intelligent compression which make possible fast downloading with lower
bandwidth. It also keep balance and management of local traffic.

WiFi Camera
Do you want to take picture of your beautiful moments and print them then Wifi
Camera is your bet suite because Wifi Camera exposes the electromagnetic space.
The use of Wifi Camera increasing because now all business, offices, restaurant,
café and any other small or large business used camera for security purposes or any
other almost all progressed or progressive countries.

WiFi Compact flash

WiFi compact flash is a removable storage device. Its size is very small therefore
you can easily keep in pocket. wifi compact flash facilitate with
PCMCIA_ATA usefully and companionably.
WiFi Filter
Filter used for all channels of WiFi. It can be used at position where other services
are located. It has the range of 2.4GHz band. Channel filter in use when other
services are in process.Wifi providing standard program for ETSI channels.
advantages

There are many WiFi advantages to users. Let's have a closer look at them:

 WiFi uses unlicensed radio spectrum and

does not require regulatory approval for
individual deployers.

 It allows local area networks (LANs) to be setup with cabling. The can
reduce associated costs of network connection and expansions. Places where
cables cannot be run, such as outdoor areas and historical buildings can use
wireless LANs.
 WiFi products are extensively available in the market. There are different
brands of access points and user's network interfaces are able to inter-
operate at a very basic service level.
 Prices are considerably lower as competition amongst vendors' increases.
 WiFi networks can support roaming. This allows mobile users with laptop
computer to be able to move from one access point to another.

 Numerous access points and network

interfaces support various degrees of
encryption to protect traffic from
interception.

 WiFi has a set of global standards. Not like the cellular carriers, the same
WiFi users can work in different countries around the world at all time.
disadvantages

Due the fact that WiFi are still relatively new, there are considerably more
disadvantages to users. Let's have a look at them:

 The use of WiFi band that is 2.4 GHz does not require alicense in
most countries provided that is stays below limit of 100mW and one accepts
interference from other sources; including interference which causes the
users devices to no longer function.

 The spectrum assignments and operational

limitations are not consistent worldwide.
 Power consumption is fairly high compared
to some other standards, making the battery
life and heat a concern to some users.

 WiFi uses the unlicensed 2.4GHz spectrum, which often crowded with other
devices such as Bluetooth, microwave ovens, cordless phones, or video
sender devices, and among many others. This may cause degradation in
performance.
 WiFi networks have limited range. A typical WiFi home router might have a
range of 45m (150ft) indoors and 90m (300ft) outdoors. Ranges may also
vary as WiFi is no exception to the physics of radio wave propagation with
frequency band.
 The most common wireless encryption standard, wired equivalent privacy or
WEP has been shown to be breakable even when it has been correctly
configured.
 Access points could be used to steal personal and confidential information
transmitted from WiFi consumers.

 Intervention of a closed or encrypted access

point with other open access points on the
same or a nearby channel can prevent access
to the open access points by others in the
area. It poses a high problem in high-density
areas such as large apartment blocks where
many residents are operating WiFi access
points.