What is WLAN?

What is WLAN?

WLAN - stands for Wireless Local Area Network. WLAN is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN within a building. WLAN technology is being widely used to provide wireless internet access in public places like airports, hotels, and shopping centres but it is also increasingly being used in the home and office to allow computers to access the internet and network with each other without the need for special cables.

WLANs use radio waves in the 2.4 and 5 GHz range to transmit and receive data over the air.

What research has been undertaken?

The use of radio waves has been the subject of scientific research spanning more than 50 years. In that time, a wide variety of frequencies as well as modulations have been studied to determine whether there is any impact on our health. This large and growing body of research has been constantly reviewed by numerous independent scientific expert panels, government agencies, standard-setting organizations and health authorities from around the world. All have reached the same general scientific conclusion: that there is no established evidence of any adverse health effects from exposure to radio waves within the limits applied to mobile communications systems.

Are there safety limits for exposure to radio waves?

Yes there are. It is worth remembering that the use of radio waves is a common part of our everyday lives and bring us the benefits and enjoyment of television, radio and mobile phones. From the research that has been undertaken, safety limits have been established to provide protection for all members of our society - from the young to the very old.

These standards, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other authorities around the world, establish exposure limits based on extensive reviews of all available scientific evidence and include substantial margins of safety to protect both users and the public. Member companies of the Mobile Manufacturers Forum test their products to assure their adherence to these rigorous safety standards.