What is the difference between wifi and wlan

There are several differences between the two.

1. WLAN and WiFi actually have the same role, but the area covered by WLAN is relatively wider;

2. For example, large shopping malls, restaurants or public places, but WIF cannot reach this level, so in general, small families will install WiFi;

3. WLAN will be installed in large facilities or entertainment venues, and the role of both is the same;

4. It is all in order to enable any handheld device to network and communicate under the device that does not turn on GPRS.

1. There is a difference between WiFi and WLAN. WiFi is a technology that can wirelessly connect terminals such as personal computers and handheld devices (such as PDAs and mobile phones). WiFi technology, like Bluetooth technology, is a short-range wireless technology used in the office and at home.

2. WLAN is a local area network that works in or 5GHz frequency band and is composed of wireless mode, referred to as wireless LAN. WLAN communication systems are generally used in the same building as an alternative to wired LAN.

3. The main differences between WiFi and WLAN are as follows:

Difference 1] WiFi is included in WLAN, and the power of the transmitted signal is different, and the coverage range is different.

1) In terms of inclusion, WiFi is a standard of WLAN, and WiFi is included in WLAN, which is a new technology in the WLAN protocol.

2) The coverage range of WiFi can reach about 300 feet (about 90 meters), and the maximum WLAN (plus antenna) can reach 5km.

Difference 2] The range of wireless signals covered is different.

1) WLAN wireless Internet access actually includes WIFI wireless Internet access, WLAN wireless Internet coverage is wider.

2) Wifi is more suitable for smart small digital products such as smartphones and tablets.

WLAN is called wireless local area network, and its range can reach up to 5 kilometers. WiFi is the abbreviation of wireless fidelity, which is a technology that can wirelessly interconnect computers, mobile phones, etc. WiFi is a sub of WLAN.

WiFi is a short-range wireless communication technology, and WLAN can build a powerful carrier-class Internet network, arranging multiple APs (hotspots), such as campus wireless LAN.

One wireless has a wired.