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The following information is provided from the Wi-Fi Alliance who has a mission to deliver the best user experience by certifying products enabled with Wi-Fi technology; grow the Wi-Fi market across market segments and geographies, on a variety of devices; develop market-enabling programs; support industry-agreed standards and specifications; and in this case, provide some answers to commonly asked questions:What is Wi-Fi? Simply put, Wi-Fi is connectivity. At home, Wi-Fi connects you to your favorite content and communications over your mobile phone, computer, media players and other devices – all without cumbersome cables. When you’re on the move, Wi-Fi let’s you connect to the Internet or your office from an airport or coffee shop and helps you stay productive when you’re away from home. Now, imagine doing all these things easily and quickly – without worrying about finding a wired network connection. That is Wi-Fi.How does Wi-Fi technology work? Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies called 802.11 to provide secure, reliable, fast wireless connectivity. A Wi-Fi network can be used to connect electronic devices to each other, to the Internet, and to wired networks which use Ethernet technology. Wi-Fi networks operate in the 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with some products that contain both bands (dual band). They can provide real-world performance similar to basic wired networks.Is Wi-Fi for Me? Everyone can use Wi-Fi, almost anywhere in the world. Home Wi-Fi networks can connect multiple devices to each other, to audio and video content, and to the Internet via a single high-speed connection. A Wi-Fi network can connect a family’s computers, media and display devices together to share hardware and media resources such as printers, audio files and Internet access. That means everyone in the family can share stored files, photos and documents and print them out on a single printer attached to one desktop computer – all without unsightly cables running throughout the home. Wi-Fi products are easy to connect together.Is Wi-Fi for my business? Large corporations and campuses use enterprise-level technology to extend standard wired Ethernet networks to public areas like meeting rooms, training classrooms and large auditoriums. Many corporations also provide wireless networks to their off-site and telecommuting workers to use at home or in remote offices. Large companies and campuses often use Wi-Fi to connect buildings. Wi-Fi networks also work well for small businesses, providing connectivity between mobile salespeople, floor staff and behind-the-scenes finance and accounting departments. Because small businesses are dynamic, the built-in flexibility of a Wi-Fi network makes it easy and affordable for them to change and grow. Even home offices benefit from the advantages of Wi-Fi technology. As you work from the comfort of your home office, you can connect your PC, printer, scanner, smart phone, audio/video equipment and other wireless devices with a single access point, and without a lot of wires running under your desk.