Wireless Local Area Network (Noun)
Meaning
A local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company set up a wireless local area network to provide internet access to all employees in the office building.
- A wireless local area network was installed in the university library to allow students to access the internet from their laptops.
- The hotel's wireless local area network allowed guests to stay connected to the internet from the comfort of their own rooms.
- The wireless local area network in the conference center enabled attendees to access the presentation materials online.
- The wireless local area network was set up in the coffee shop to provide customers with free internet access while they enjoyed their drinks.