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Does WLAN work the same as Wi-Fi?

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DDkong Posted messages 3 Status Member -  
-lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member -
Hello,

I'm about to buy a laptop, and I think I've found the one. There's just one detail that's bothering me: in the description, I don't see the mention of wifi, but wlan instead.
Will I be able to connect via wifi despite this? I couldn't find a simple answer to my question online, so if someone could provide an answer.. thanks in advance!

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    -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
     
    Wifi is the name of a data transmission technology using radio waves. WLAN is the name given to a local network using this technology... or another.
    Wifi=Wireless Fidelity
    WLAN=Wireless Local Area Network

    Basically, it's nearly the same thing.
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    1. DDkong Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      Alright, so in summary I don't have to worry because it works the same way?
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    2. -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
       
      No, no reason to worry.
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    3. DDkong Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      You're welcome!
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    4. -lolo666- Posted messages 707 Status Member 120
       
      ;) Consider it resolved!
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