What Does IEEE 802.11 Mean?
IEEE 802.11 refers to the set of standards that define communication for wireless LANs (wireless local area networks, or WLANs). The technology behind 802.11 is branded to consumers as Wi-Fi.
Techopedia Explains IEEE 802.11
In other words, IEEE 802.11 is the set of technical guidelines for implementing Wi-Fi. Selling products under this trademark is overseen by an industry trade association by the name of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
