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802.11 bluetooth

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The 802.11 and Bluetooth are two distinct wireless communication standards, and they are not directly related or combined in a single specification.

  • 802.11 (Wi-Fi):
    • The 802.11 family of standards, commonly known as Wi-Fi, defines wireless local area networking (WLAN) protocols. It includes various amendments such as 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6). These standards specify the methods for wireless communication between devices, allowing them to connect to a local network and access the internet.
    • Technical details of 802.11 standards include modulation schemes, channel widths, frequency bands, security protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3), and various enhancements to improve data rates, capacity, and performance.
  • Bluetooth:
    • Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard designed for short-range communication between devices. It's commonly used for connecting devices like smartphones, headphones, speakers, and other peripherals. Bluetooth is standardized under the IEEE 802.15 family of standards.
    • Bluetooth specifications include details about frequency bands (2.4 GHz ISM band), modulation, power classes, profiles (specifying how different types of devices communicate), and security features (Bluetooth pairing, encryption).

If you are referring to a device or technology that combines both Wi-Fi (802.11) and Bluetooth, it might be a multi-radio device that supports both wireless standards. In such cases, each radio (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) operates independently, and the device can use either or both for communication based on user requirements.