1

With the passage of time we have come to a stage where we are surrounded by various devices using WiFi as a medium of connectivity. But there is a problem, i.e. we can connect to only one WiFi device using our current WiFi radio at any given moment.

Is there a workaround for that? And why is that limitation with this?

3
  • 2
    You can always join the IEEE and work on the 802.11 standard.
    – Ron Maupin
    Jan 17, 2017 at 14:38
  • Did any answer help you? If so, you should accept the answer so that the question doesn't keep popping up forever, looking for an answer. Alternatively, you could provide and accept your own answer.
    – Ron Maupin
    Aug 15, 2017 at 18:59
  • Did any answer help you? If so, you should accept the answer so that the question doesn't keep popping up forever, looking for an answer. Alternatively, you could provide and accept your own answer.
    – Ron Maupin
    Aug 15, 2017 at 19:01

2 Answers 2

1

The CSMA/CA algorithm requires the AP to "coordinate" all the clients. If clients talked with other APs or with each other, it would be impossible to prevent interference.

Furthermore, the assumption is that your client is using Wi-Fi as an access layer technology to connect to a larger network. Why would you need to connect to more than one?

2
  • Sometimes when I am connected to my personal WiFi network and I need to connect to my WiFi enabled hard disc I end up losing access to internet in the process.
    – Call me AK
    Jan 17, 2017 at 14:53
  • 2
    Why not join your 802.11 enabled drive to your personal 802.11 network? Then you would be able to access it from your personal 802.11 network as well as the Internet.
    – YLearn
    Jan 19, 2017 at 4:21
-1

There is a mode called "ad-hoc" which doesn't use an AP, but allows nodes to talk directly to each other. This has been used for mobile networks where topology varies dramatically over short timespans, like seconds.

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.