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Understanding WLAN Standards and the Difference Between Wi-Fi and WLAN

Wireless connections are categorized into various standards denoted by a combination of numbers and letters. All WLAN standards start with "802.11" followed by a letter, such as "a" or "ax." These standards are set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and define how network access occurs. The IEEE 802.11 standard is a subset of the broader IEEE 802 standard, which establishes general guidelines for local area networks (LANs). To address the specific requirements of wireless LANs, the IEEE developed distinct norms within the IEEE 802.11 standard.

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Python für Alle - Deutsche Ausgabe von Dr. Charles R. Severance

Das E-Book Python für alle von Dr. Charles R. Severance ist eine wertvolle Ressource für jeden, der in die Welt der Programmierung eintauchen möchte. Diese deutsche Ausgabe richtet sich insbesondere an deutschsprachige Lernende und bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die Programmierung mit Python. Unser Dank gilt den Übersetzern Fabian Eberts und Heiner Giefers. 

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A Beginners Guide WLAN

A WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is one of those things that are simply present. People don't think much about this technology until it's unavailable, or they just can't connect. In its simplest form, a WLAN works as follows: An Access Point (AP) provides the WLAN, and a WLAN-enabled device (Client) connects to it. Both devices are referred to as stations, but for clarity, I'll use the terms Access Point and Client.

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