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wireless LAN
Also known as WLAN, wireless local area network
wireless computer network that links devices using wireless communication within a limited area
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- ˈwaɪəlɪs ləʊkl ˈɛəɹɪə ˈnɛtwɜːk
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This notebook computer is connected to a wireless access point using a PC Card wireless card. An example of a Wi-Fi network
A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a wireless computer network that links two or more devices using wireless communication to form a local area network (LAN) within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, campus, or office building. This gives users the ability to move around within the area and remain connected to the network. Through a gateway, a WLAN can also provide a connection to the wider Internet.