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1971: ALOHAnet was an early forerunner to Ethernet and the ALOHA protocol preceded the 802.11 protocols. 1985: The FCC allows unlicensed spread spectrum in the ISM bands, which sets the stage for Wi-Fi as we know it today. 1991: credited with inventing Wi-Fi, NCR Corporation and AT&T Corporation invented the precursor to 802.11, which was intended for use in cashier systems. The first wireless products were under the name WaveLAN.
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