Web and technology
WLAN
Abbreviation for Wireless Local Area Network
In short and in plain language
A WLAN is a network without cables. Devices use radio to reach the internet.
Public WLANs can be found in cafés or hotels, for example.
Strangers can sometimes read along there. Take care when you log in to your shop there.
Definition
A WLAN is a wireless local area network through which devices reach the internet or a company network by radio. Public WLANs in cafés or hotels are often unencrypted or can be observed by strangers. Particular care makes sense there when logging in to a shop's administration.