What is a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or Access Point (AP)? A Wireless Access Point (WAP) or Access Point (AP) is a hardware device that enables wireless devices to connect with a wired network. An access point can connect with a router, switch, or hub using an...
What is a Captive Portal? Sometimes when we try to access public Wi-Fi in a restaurant, mall, or hotel, we are redirected to a web page that requests login credentials or requests us to accept Terms and Conditions. This type of web page is called a captive portal. A...
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)? Wi-Fi Protected Setup or WPS is a security standard that can be used to add new devices to a wireless home network easily. In most home networks, we use WPA or WPA2-Personal security. It uses a pre-shared key to secure network...
What is RFID? RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is a technology that uses electromagnetic fields to read an RFID tag that is attached to an object. Unlike a barcode, an RFID tag does not need to be placed within the line of sight of a reader. Instead, when an...
What is Near Field Communication (NFC)? Near Field Communication or NFC is a set of communication protocols using which two electronic devices can communicate with each other over a short distance, usually a few cms. NFC uses electromagnetic induction between two loop...
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