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  1. Re:Funny little quote by generic-man · · Score: 1 · on How to Become a Patent Millionaire

    Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity. It's true. I don't know what the term "fidelity" means in this context, but the news media have latched onto it, and even the Wi-Fi Alliance has endorsed the term.

  2. Re:Wireless Fidelity by sydb · · Score: 2, Informative · on How Much is Riding on Wi-Fi?
    Not according to Weca! They specifically say it is the name of the technology, in their FAQ. Morons.

    To understand the value of Wi-Fi CERTIFICATION, you need to know that Wi-Fi is short for "Wireless Fidelity," and it is the popular name for 802.11-based technologies that have passed Wi-FI CERTIFICATION testing. This includes IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b or technologies that contain both 802.11a and 802.11b technologies -- commonly called "dual band.


    (Emphasis mine).
  3. Re:Wireless Fidelity by buddha42 · · Score: 1 · on How Much is Riding on Wi-Fi?
    Actually "Wi-Fi" is not the name of the technology, even though many use Wi-Fi and 802.11 interchangably.

    The "fidelity" in Wi-Fi is because it is a certification of adherence to the 802.11 standard, and therefore more compatable and interoperable with other Wi-Fi certified equipment.

    The Wi-Fi Alliance's website

  4. Re:Abbreviaton? Acronym? by rushfan · · Score: 2, Informative · on BusinessWeek on Wi-Fi

    WiFi stands for "Wireless Fidelity"

    More info + propaganda available at:
    See http://www.weca.net/OpenSection/why_Wi-Fi.asp?TID= 2

    Rushfan

  5. Re:Where did the term "Wi-Fi" come from? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Wi-Fi Spreading Fast But Lacks Profits


    Way back when (1999), 802.11b products had a bad reputation for not interoperating very well. An organization was formed to make sure all the vendors played nice with each other's hardware, and they gave hardware that passed interoperability tests the "WiFi" logo.



    See the WECA Press Release