2007-08-05 17:07:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
WIFI describes a wireless networking technology -- specifically, IEEE 802.11a, b, g or n. If you're using wireless networking of any sort, you're very likely using WIFI.
WLAN stands for Wireless LAN. A LAN is a local area network. That is, several machines linked together on a local network. A LAN that uses wireless technology is a WLAN.
2007-08-05 17:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Danilo Campos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wlan stands for Wireless Local Area Network. It is a type of network. You use WiFi technology to access or build a wlan. Wifi just describes that you are using wireless technology, but does not describe what wireless standard you are using (802.11a, b, g, f).
2007-08-06 00:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by techman2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will put it in very layman terms.
If you are buying mobile phone, PDA or laptops, the terms Wi-Fi or WLAN is identical. Wi-Fi or WLAN both denotes that the product has the capability of wireless internet connection.
Wi-Fi describe the embedded technology of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Other answerer can provide a more scientific approach.
2007-08-06 00:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kenn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same wifi = wireless fideality and wlan = wireless local area network....they are the same thing
2007-08-06 00:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Loaded 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wifi, I believe, is Wireless Fiberoptics(NOT SURENESS ALERT!!!) and Wlan i know is Wireless LAN. LAN is Local Area Network. Wifi lets you actually use the internet.
2007-08-06 00:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by zero09990 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wifi is wireless. wlan in lan lines.
2007-08-06 00:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by agello24 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋