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Wi‑Fi's original promotional name was IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence

Internet · Web History · V6.8 daily facts 2026-05-17

Marketers shortened the technical standard's name to "Wi-Fi" to make it consumer-friendly.

TopicInternet · Web History
SourceV6.8 daily facts 2026-05-17
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