Wireless local area networks (WLANs)based on a family of standards called 802.11 are also referred to as ________.
A) Bluetooth
B) wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi)
C) ethernet
D) personal area networks
E) infrared line of sight

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WLANs based on 802.11 standards are commonly known as Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth technology is a different wireless communication standard used for short-range connections between devices. Ethernet is a wired networking technology. Personal area networks (PANs) and infrared line of sight are also different wireless communication standards used for specific purposes.

Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)based on a Family of Standards