Which type of network technology includes standards like a, b, g, n, ac, and ax?

The correct answer is Wi-Fi because the standards indicated—802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax—are all part of the IEEE 802.11 family of specifications that pertain specifically to wireless local area networks (WLANs). Each of these standards represents different generations of Wi-Fi technology, differing mainly in data rates, frequency bands, and overall performance capabilities.

For example, 802.11a operates in the 5 GHz band and provides data rates up to 54 Mbps, while 802.11n introduced MIMO technology for improved performance, achieving data rates of several hundred Mbps. The later standards, such as 802.11ac and 802.11ax (also known as Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 respectively), offer even greater speeds and efficiencies, especially in environments with multiple devices connected.

Cellular technology refers to mobile networks like 3G, 4G, and 5G, which are not described by the 802.11 standards. Bluetooth technology, designed primarily for short-range device connectivity, operates under different specifications (IEEE 802.15)