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Brief History of Wifi

WiFi, originally known as IEEE 802.11, began in the 1990s with the first standard released in 1997 allowing 2 Mbps data transfer. The Wi-Fi Alliance was formed in 1999, introducing the 802.11b standard (WiFi 1) with speeds of 11 Mbps, followed by numerous advancements in technology leading to the introduction of WiFi 7 in 2024. Key historical developments include the creation of WaveLAN, the invention of the FFT chip, and the 1985 FCC ruling that enabled unlicensed radio spectrum use.

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Brief History of Wifi

WiFi, originally known as IEEE 802.11, began in the 1990s with the first standard released in 1997 allowing 2 Mbps data transfer. The Wi-Fi Alliance was formed in 1999, introducing the 802.11b standard (WiFi 1) with speeds of 11 Mbps, followed by numerous advancements in technology leading to the introduction of WiFi 7 in 2024. Key historical developments include the creation of WaveLAN, the invention of the FFT chip, and the 1985 FCC ruling that enabled unlicensed radio spectrum use.

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WiFi, initially known as IEEE 802.

11, evolved from the desire for wireless


networking in the 1990s. The first IEEE 802.11 standard, released in 1997,
enabled data transfer at 2 Mbps. In 1999, the Wi-Fi Alliance emerged,
introducing the IEEE 802.11b standard (WiFi 1), which provided 11 Mbps of
speed.
Key milestones in WiFi's history:
 1997:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) developed the
initial IEEE 802.11 standard, which allowed for data transfer at 2 Mbps.
 1999:
The Wi-Fi Alliance was formed, and the IEEE 802.11b standard (WiFi 1)
was introduced, offering 11 Mbps speeds.
 Early 2000s:
Subsequent IEEE 802.11 standards (e.g., 802.11a, 802.11g) provided
increased speeds and capabilities, leading to the development of wireless
home and office networks.
 2000s-2020s:
Continued advancements in WiFi technology, with standards like IEEE
802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, and 802.11be pushing the boundaries of
speed and capacity.
 2024:
The IEEE 802.11be standard (WiFi 7) was introduced, offering even faster
speeds and enhanced performance.
Beyond the standards:
 WaveLAN (1991):
NCR Corporation and AT&T created WaveLAN, a precursor to WiFi, for
linking cash registers.
 Fast Fourier Transform (1970s):
John O'Sullivan's invention of the FFT chip was a key breakthrough for
wireless communication.
 1985 FCC ruling:
The US Federal Communications Commission released radio spectrum
bands for unlicensed use, paving the way for wireless networks.
 Tesla's frequency switching:
Nikola Tesla's 1903 invention of frequency switching helped address
interference issues.

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