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The Physics of Wi-Fi: Invisible Waves That Connect Us
- Wi-Fi uses radio waves to send data wirelessly between devices.
- These waves fall in the microwave range of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Routers convert digital information into radio signals for transmission.
- Your device’s antenna picks up the signals and decodes them back into data.
- Wi-Fi commonly operates at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies.
- Higher frequencies allow faster speeds but shorter range.
- Interference from walls or other devices can weaken Wi-Fi signals.
- Encryption protocols like WPA2 secure data traveling through the air.
- Wi-Fi standards (like Wi-Fi 6) boost speed, reliability, and efficiency.
- Physics of waves makes it possible to stream, work, and connect wirelessly.