Post by juju on Mar 1, 2006 1:25:26 GMT -5
A standard set by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) to ensure compatibility of 802.11b wireless equipment. (WIreless-FIdelity) A logo from the Wi-Fi Alliance that certifies network devices comply with the IEEE 802.11 wireless Ethernet standard. In the early 2000s, Wi-Fi/802.11 became widely used, and within a short time, all laptops and other handheld devices came with Wi-Fi built in. Earlier laptops could be Wi-Fi enabled by plugging in a Wi-Fi PC Card.