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A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a wireless computer network that links two or more devices using wireless communication to form a local area network (LAN) within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, campus, or office building This gives users the ability to move around within the area and remain connected to the network Through a gateway, a WLAN can also provide a connection to the wider Internet Most modern WLANs are based on IEEE 80211 standards and are marketed under the Wi-Fi brand name Wireless LANs have become popular for use in the home, due to their ease of installation and use
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