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802.11

A standard published by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) that defines the radio characteristics and operation of a medium range radio frequency local area network. Specifies the use of CSMA as the primary method for sharing access to a common air medium.

802.15

A standard published by the IEEE that defines the radio characteristics and operation of wireless personal area networks. 802.15 is based on the Bluetooth specification.

802.16

A standard published by the IEEE that defines the radio characteristics and operation of wireless metropolitan area networks.

802.3

A standard published by the IEEE that defines the signal characteristics and operation of a wired local area network. Defines the use of CSMA, which is similar to 802.11 wireless LANs.

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