802.11 Insights

What is 802.11?

IEEE 802.11 is a set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication. It is commonly used to create wireless networks in homes, offices, and public hotspots, allowing devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets to connect to the internet without physical cables.

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What other technologies are related to 802.11?

802.11 Competitor Technologies

802.16

802.16 is WiMAX, a wireless broadband technology that can compete with 802.11 in some applications (e.g., providing internet access).

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 99% (90) of relevant job posts

802.15.4

802.15.4 (Zigbee) is a low-power, low-data rate wireless standard that may compete with 802.11 in some IoT applications, especially where low power consumption is critical.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 23% (152) of relevant job posts

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology often used for personal area networks and device connectivity and can compete with 802.11 in certain applications, particularly for IoT devices with limited bandwidth requirements.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 3% (765) of relevant job posts

LTE

LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a cellular communication technology that can compete with 802.11 in providing internet access, especially in mobile or outdoor environments.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 2% (569) of relevant job posts

3G/4G

3G and 4G are cellular communication technologies that compete with 802.11 in providing internet access, especially in mobile or outdoor scenarios.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 18% (64) of relevant job posts

802.11 Complementary Technologies

802.3

802.3 is Ethernet, the wired networking standard often used as a backhaul for 802.11 wireless networks. Therefore, it complements 802.11.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 55% (239) of relevant job posts

QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms are used to prioritize network traffic, benefiting 802.11 networks by ensuring critical applications receive adequate bandwidth. It complements the function of 802.11 by improving performance.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 6% (1.6k) of relevant job posts

IPSEC

IPsec provides secure communication over IP networks and is often used to secure 802.11 wireless connections via VPNs. It is complementary to 802.11.

mentioned alongside 802.11 in 5% (1.6k) of relevant job posts