A Wi-Fi that stands for 'Wireless Fidelity' has completely changed the way how computer and several other electronic devices collaborate and work together. By using Wi-Fi technology, individuals can build a wireless network either at their home or workplace to easily connect with the web world.
The Wi-Fi technology enables laptops, computer peripherals, MP3 players, smartphones, TV and other household appliances to establish communication with other devices without any connecting cables.
A study laid by the Pew Research Center in 2011 has revealed that nearly 83% of US populace access internet through their wireless cell phones and around 56% of individuals in America use wireless laptops to connect with web world making it the 2nd most owned wireless device next to cell phone.
In 1988, a company named NCR (National Cash Register) has set up a committee to define standards pertaining to Wireless technology and later in 1999, the term Wi-Fi has become a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance and started promoting the wireless technology and it standards to the entire world.
In the year 2004, the first Wi-Fi certified PDA’s and cell phones were unveiled into market and by the end of 2005, Wi-Fi gaming devices and digital still camera were available to people in most of the countries.