WLAN Meaning - what's behind the abbreviation

The term WLAN, sometimes also titled WiFi, is used to describe a wireless connection to the Internet. Find out exactly what the abbreviation means and how to set up a WLAN connection on your computer or mobile device in this article.

This meaning has the abbreviation WLAN

WLAN is the abbreviation for "Wireless Local Area Network" and allows you to connect to the Internet without a cable. Instead of using a LAN cable, the PC or laptop connects to the router via a wireless network. All you need to use WLAN is an Internet connection, a WLAN router and a WLAN-enabled computer, which you must connect to the router using the WPS standard.

How to set up a WLAN connection

If you want to surf the Internet via WLAN, it is necessary to connect your computer or mobile device to the WLAN. How to do this correctly depends on both the type of device and the operating system you are using.

1. If you have a Windows computer, please click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar to open a list of all available networks. From this, select the name of your WLAN router and enter its network password before clicking "Connect".
2. If you are using a Mac or MacBook, you will find the WLAN icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Click on it and proceed with the network selection and password entry to establish a WLAN- connection.
3. To connect to the WLAN network on an Android device, please go to "WLAN" in the settings and enter the network key after selecting your WLAN name here as well.