Skip to Main Content
Computer Hope
  • Help
  • Tips
  • Dictionary
  • History
  • Forums
  • Contact
  1. Home
  2. Dictionary
  3. W - Definitions

WLAN

Updated: 01/31/2019 by Computer Hope
wireless local area network

Alternatively referred to as a Wireless Local Area Network, WLAN is a type local network that utilizes radio waves, rather than wires, to transmit data. Today's computers have WLAN built onboard, which means no additional Wi-Fi card needs to be installed.

Related information

  • Network and network card help and support.

Cordless, IEEE 802.11, Network terms, Phone terms, Wi-Fi

  • Was this page useful?YesNo
    • Feedback
    • E-mail
    • Share
    • Print
    1. Recently added pages
    2. View all recent updates
    1. Useful links
    2. About Computer Hope
    3. Site Map
    4. Forum
    5. Contact Us
    6. How to Help
    7. Top 10 pages
    1. Follow us
    2. Facebook
    3. Twitter
    4. Pinterest
    5. YouTube
    6. RSS
Computer Hope home page© 2022 Computer Hope
Legal Disclaimer - Privacy Statement