Infographic: The evolution of Wi-Fi

Did you know other names considered for “Wi-Fi” included FlankSpeed and DragonFly? Another curious fact: there are an estimated 10 billion wireless devices in use — outnumbering the world’s population of 7 billion. D-Link has created an infographic filled with interesting facts about wireless technology. Coming from a company widely known for creating networking gear, it just seems fitting.

Among other highlights in the graph below: a wireless tech timeline, the future of Wi-Fi, and a visual breakdown of the latest WiFi standard, 802.11ac.

Infographic: The evolution of Wi-Fi