Ieee Std — 802.11

The standard, widely known by the consumer brand Wi-Fi , specifies the protocols for wireless local area networks (WLAN). It defines the physical (PHY) and medium access control (MAC) layers required for devices like laptops and smartphones to communicate without wires.

The standard has evolved through numerous amendments to improve speed, range, and efficiency. Key features across its major generations include: Evolution of Key IEEE 802.11 Features IEEE Std 802.11