Wlan : it helps you to know what is wlan

1. Wireless Local Area
Network

2. INDEX
Introduction
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Types of WLAN
• Practical

3. INTRODUCTION
• WLAN stands for wireless local area Network
• Sometimes it is also called Local wireless network (WLAN)
• NORMAN ABRAMSON a professor at the university of Hawaii ,
developed the world’s first wireless computer communication
network.
• Wireless LAN’S have become popular in the home due to ease of
installation and use.

7. ADANTAGES OF WLAN
Installation flexibility
Reduced cost of ownership
mobility

8. ADVANTAGES
Installation speed and simplicity
 No cable to pull
 Few transmitter/ receiver for multiple for user
Reduced cost of ownership
 Mobile devices are less expensive than computer workstations.
 No need to build wiring closets.
Mobility
 Access to real time information
 Provides service opportunities
 Promotes flexibility
 Supports productivity

9. DISAVANTAGES OF WLAN
Cost
Security

 Less reliable