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Wireless LAN (WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network)

Wireless LAN (WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network)

A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection.

Tech.mt March 13, 2021
TECH 101: Wireless Fidelity (802.11x standard)

TECH 101: Wireless Fidelity (802.11x standard)

A Wi-Fi network uses radio waves to wirelessly transmit information across a LAN, the reach of which can be extended by a Wi-Fi range extender. Wi-Fi is widely used in businesses, agencies, schools and homes as an alternative to a wired LAN. Many airports, hotels and fast-food facilities offer public access to Wi-Fi networks.

Tech.mt March 26, 2021
TECH 101: WAN (Wide Area Network)

TECH 101: WAN (Wide Area Network)

A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs).

Tech.mt April 10, 2021
TECH 101: ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)

TECH 101: ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses. Unlike regular dialup phone service, ADSL provides continously-available, “always on” connection.

Tech.mt April 17, 2021
TECH 101: ROM (Read-Only Memory)

TECH 101: ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Read-only memory, or ROM, is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can only be read, not written to.

Tech.mt April 24, 2021