Wireless Networking#

Wireless networking mimics the wired network, but replaces the wire with a radio signal as the data interconnection medium. Protocols are essentially the same as used in wired networks, although some additional functionality has been added so the two types of networks remain interoperable. However, wireless networks have emerged that do not have a wired counterpart requiring interoperability. These specialized networks have their own hardware and software foundations to enable reliable networking within the scope of their unique environments.

Note: Most networking protocols are based, to some degree, on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model.