Similar to how people follow etiquette and politeness rules to communicate with others, wireless devices do the same. They must follow a set of wireless standards or protocols, known as IEEE 802.11, to wirelessly communicate with other devices. The WiFi standards were created by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and are certified by the WiFi Alliance. The goal is to create a better wireless LAN experience for the users. Therefore, these standards dictate the data throughput, range, and the use of frequency bands to achieve that goal.