A wireless network refers to a computer network that makes use of Radio Frequency (RF) connections between
nodes in the network. Wireless networks are a popular solution for homes, businesses, and telecommunications
networks.
It is common for people to wonder “what is a wireless network” because while they exist nearly everywhere
people live and work, how they work is often a mystery. Similarly, people often assume that all wireless is
Wi-Fi, and many would be surprised to discover that the two are not synonymous. Both use RF, but there are
many different types of wireless networks across a range of technologies (Bluetooth, ZigBee, LTE, 5G), while
Wi-Fi is specific to the wireless protocol defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) in the 802.11 specification and it’s amendments.
Why switch to wireless networks when your legacy system is doing just fine? Amazingly, wireless networks offer the following six advantages when compared to traditional wired networks: