80211Standards
IEEE 802.11 refers to a family of wireless local area network standards defined by the IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee. The 802.11 specifications cover both the physical layer, describing radio transmission methods, and the media access control layer, describing how devices share the wireless medium.
Most amendments operate in the unlicensed ISM bands, notably 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, with newer work
The 802.11 family began with the original standard in 1997. Major revisions include 802.11b (11 Mbps at
Key technical features across revisions include modulation schemes like OFDM, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and, in newer
Security has evolved from WEP to newer protections such as WPA2 and WPA3, providing stronger encryption and
Interoperability is ensured through the Wi‑Fi Alliance certification program, and devices bearing recognized marks are designed
Today, 802.11 remains the foundation of most home, office, and public wireless networks, balancing speed, range,