The range of Wi-Fi networks is being extended over greater distances using this wireless technology.

The technology used to extend the range of Wi-Fi networks over greater distances is called Wi-Fi extenders or Wi-Fi boosters. Here are the steps on how it works:

1. Placement: The Wi-Fi extender needs to be placed in a location where it can receive your existing Wi-Fi network.

2. Connection: The extender connects to your existing Wi-Fi network, acting as another network source in your home.

3. Extension: The extender then rebroadcasts the Wi-Fi signal, effectively extending the range of your Wi-Fi network.

4. Access: Devices connect to the Wi-Fi extender in the same way they would connect to the original Wi-Fi network.

5. Result: The result is a wider coverage of Wi-Fi signal, reaching areas of your home or office that the original network could not reach.

It's important to note that the speed of the extended Wi-Fi network may be slower than that of the original network, due to the extender needing to receive and rebroadcast each packet of data. However, this is a trade-off for the extended range.