{"id":116341,"date":"2022-11-17T11:19:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/?p=116341"},"modified":"2025-11-23T09:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T09:19:20","slug":"the-differences-between-wlan-and-wi-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/tr\/the-differences-between-wlan-and-wi-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between WLAN and Wi-Fi: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

A WLAN is a local area network that uses radio technology instead of wiring to connect network nodes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To examine the structure of a public wireless local area network, we must first define what a local area network is.<\/p>\n

A local area network is generally located inside a building or university campus and covers a particular geographical area. The equipment inside it is connected through cabling.<\/p>\n

When you add a W to LAN, you get WLAN<\/strong>, or wireless local area network, which removes the limitations of the local area network and, in some companies, replaces it, or sometimes both networks are used simultaneously.<\/p>\n

WLAN\u00a0and\u00a0Wi-Fi<\/strong> are often confused and sometimes even used interchangeably, although they are different. A WLAN<\/strong> can be built on various wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, etc.<\/p>\n

Let me refer to a personal experience to illustrate the difference between\u00a0WLAN and Wi-Fi<\/strong>. In one of the projects, I was asked to provide expert advice on the options available for the networks used for a commercial complex’s lighting control system and alarm systems. My suggestion was that each one should have its own\u00a0WLAN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some people think this is unnecessary or that we should not use the same Wi-Fi for this purpose.<\/p>\n

But, if you think a little deeper, you’ll find these WLANs<\/strong> use radio technologies beyond Wi-Fi. The above project uses routers between the LAN network and dedicated wireless receivers to communicate with the equipment. When you use two WLANs<\/strong> for these systems, if one goes down, the other is still up, and essential building equipment doesn’t stop working.<\/p>\n

If you are a network expert, note that a\u00a0WLAN<\/strong> uses radio technology to connect nodes in a LAN but may not necessarily use\u00a0Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How to create a WLAN?<\/span><\/h2>\n

People who implement communication networks for themselves know what they have developed the web for. When a WLAN provides a suitable pattern to achieve specific goals, a network engineer or architect decides which components and technologies work best for a particular situation.<\/p>\n

Creating a personal\u00a0WLAN<\/strong> to learn technical issues, product selection, technology, and implementation can include many topologies.<\/p>\n

The basic steps of building a\u00a0WLAN<\/strong>\u00a0are as follows:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. \u00a0Determine the requirements. What programs are going to use this network? What problem is going to be solved?<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Identify the client devices in use and their operational needs. For example, building sensors have different power, security, and capacity than laptops and tablets.<\/li>\n
  3. Identify the right WLAN<\/strong> \u00a0products\u00a0and assess which essential network components require LAN connections and cabling.<\/li>\n
  4. Draw the WLAN<\/strong> \u00a0plan. Usually, this should be done by a wireless professional.<\/li>\n
  5. Install the\u00a0WLAN<\/strong> \u00a0components.<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0Check wireless coverage and performance.<\/li>\n
  7. \u00a0Check whether the design meets the operational requirements.<\/li>\n
  8. \u00a0Identify the person responsible for updating, troubleshooting, and replacing equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What are the benefits of WLAN?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    In general, wireless technologies increase the maneuverability of companies and their employees. WLANs<\/strong>\u00a0are used for the following reasons:<\/p>\n