The story of Wi-Fi
Find out how the major challenge with Wi-Fi of speed was solved.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Article or research, Educational video |
| Format | Video |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K02
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired and wireless networks including the internet
AC9TDI10K01
Investigate how hardware and software manage, control and secure access to data in networked digital systems |
| Keywords | Internet, Networks, Electromagnetic radiation, Radio waves |
| Organisation | Australian Broadcasting Commission ABC |
| Copyright | 2016 ABC. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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