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No no no LOL, I'm not that ignorant. I know they work off of radio waves. What I am asking is, what technology is used? I have a background in RF. Generally two transmitters can't transmit on the same frequency. Unless you're using PSK of course, then you can have around 10 communications on around the same frequency. Does WIFI use PSK, take turns on who can transmit, or does it use a different protocol altogether.

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From what I recall Wifi utilizes DSSS (direct-sequence spread spectrum) modulation on three non overlapping channels 22 megahertz wide hopping over them at random, taking turns along with the other transmitting devices.
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