Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) allows devices to connect to the internet and networks without physical connections using radio technology defined by the IEEE 802.11 standards. It provides wireless broadband access within a specific range, with many access points able to connect multiple users across a large area. While convenient, Wi-Fi networks face security challenges that techniques like WEP, WPA, and dedicated security software aim to address. Their capabilities are also limited by factors such as interference, but new standards seek to improve speed, range and other advantages over wired networks.