Difference between revisions of "Wifi"

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Also known as [[WLAN]].  This is a radio interface for microwave frequencies.  Wifi operates in the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz spectrum.  It is limited in broadcasting power due to its unlicensed nature, 100 mW is not uncommon.
 
Also known as [[WLAN]].  This is a radio interface for microwave frequencies.  Wifi operates in the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz spectrum.  It is limited in broadcasting power due to its unlicensed nature, 100 mW is not uncommon.
  
Wifi emulates [[Ethernet]].
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Wifi emulates [[Ethernet]] and is thus susceptible to [[ARP poisoning]].

Latest revision as of 12:10, 7 August 2013

Also known as WLAN. This is a radio interface for microwave frequencies. Wifi operates in the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz spectrum. It is limited in broadcasting power due to its unlicensed nature, 100 mW is not uncommon.

Wifi emulates Ethernet and is thus susceptible to ARP poisoning.