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When did the concept of wireless LAN (WLAN) emerge?
When did the concept of wireless LAN (WLAN) emerge?
What was the data transfer rate supported by the IEEE 802.11 standard?
What was the data transfer rate supported by the IEEE 802.11 standard?
In which frequency band did the IEEE 802.11a standard operate?
In which frequency band did the IEEE 802.11a standard operate?
When was the IEEE 802.11n standard introduced?
When was the IEEE 802.11n standard introduced?
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What is the primary function of the Wi-Fi Alliance?
What is the primary function of the Wi-Fi Alliance?
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What is the data transfer rate supported by the IEEE 802.11ax standard?
What is the data transfer rate supported by the IEEE 802.11ax standard?
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In which decade did WLAN technology start to take shape?
In which decade did WLAN technology start to take shape?
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What is the data transfer rate supported by the HiperLAN standard?
What is the data transfer rate supported by the HiperLAN standard?
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In which decade did WLAN technology advance further, with the introduction of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g standards?
In which decade did WLAN technology advance further, with the introduction of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g standards?
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What is the data transfer rate supported by the HomeRF standard?
What is the data transfer rate supported by the HomeRF standard?
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History of Wireless LAN
- 1960s: The concept of wireless LAN (WLAN) emerged, with the first wireless network developed at the University of Hawaii
- 1980s: WLAN technology started to take shape, with the introduction of the first WLAN standard, IEEE 802.11
- 1990s: WLAN gained popularity, with the development of the IEEE 802.11b standard, which supported data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps
- 2000s: WLAN technology advanced further, with the introduction of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g standards, supporting data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps
- 2010s: WLAN technology continued to evolve, with the introduction of IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, and IEEE 802.11ax standards, supporting data transfer rates of up to several Gbps
Standards of Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11 Standards
- IEEE 802.11 (1997): The first WLAN standard, supporting data transfer rates of up to 2 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11b (1999): Supported data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11a (1999): Supported data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency band
- IEEE 802.11g (2003): Supported data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band
- IEEE 802.11n (2009): Supported data transfer rates of up to 600 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11ac (2013): Supported data transfer rates of up to 1.3 Gbps
- IEEE 802.11ax (2019): Supported data transfer rates of up to 9.6 Gbps
Other WLAN Standards
- Wi-Fi Alliance: A trade organization that promotes WLAN technology and certifies WLAN products for interoperability
- HiperLAN (High-Performance Radio Local Area Network): A WLAN standard developed in Europe, supporting data transfer rates of up to 25 Mbps
- HomeRF: A WLAN standard developed for home use, supporting data transfer rates of up to 1.6 Mbps
History of Wireless LAN
- The concept of Wireless LAN (WLAN) emerged in the 1960s, with the University of Hawaii developing the first wireless network.
- WLAN technology started taking shape in the 1980s with the introduction of the first WLAN standard, IEEE 802.11.
- WLAN gained popularity in the 1990s with the development of the IEEE 802.11b standard, which supported data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps.
- In the 2000s, WLAN technology advanced further with the introduction of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g standards, supporting data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps.
- In the 2010s, WLAN technology continued to evolve with the introduction of IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, and IEEE 802.11ax standards, supporting data transfer rates of up to several Gbps.
IEEE 802.11 Standards
- IEEE 802.11 (1997) was the first WLAN standard, supporting data transfer rates of up to 2 Mbps.
- IEEE 802.11b (1999) supported data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps.
- IEEE 802.11a (1999) supported data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency band.
- IEEE 802.11g (2003) supported data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
- IEEE 802.11n (2009) supported data transfer rates of up to 600 Mbps.
- IEEE 802.11ac (2013) supported data transfer rates of up to 1.3 Gbps.
- IEEE 802.11ax (2019) supported data transfer rates of up to 9.6 Gbps.
Other WLAN Standards
- The Wi-Fi Alliance is a trade organization that promotes WLAN technology and certifies WLAN products for interoperability.
- HiperLAN (High-Performance Radio Local Area Network) is a WLAN standard developed in Europe, supporting data transfer rates of up to 25 Mbps.
- HomeRF is a WLAN standard developed for home use, supporting data transfer rates of up to 1.6 Mbps.
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This quiz covers the history of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) from its concept emergence in the 1960s to its advancements in the 2000s. Learn about the key milestones and standards that shaped WLAN technology.
