| About twenty years ago when your computer | | | | - Is it expensive? Wireless is generally a lot more |
| used DOS and carried around cell phones the size | | | | affordable than service that depends on a phone |
| of luggage the idea of wireless internet was | | | | or cable line. You will be able to get a plan |
| something saved for sci-fi and spy movies. Now, | | | | specifically for your lap top where as before you |
| we see laptops being transported cable free while | | | | may have had to change your phone service or |
| their users Google the latest sports scores or | | | | switch from satellite to cable to cash in on the still |
| work on projects in coffee shops, parks, and | | | | expensive bundle package. If price is your concern |
| their homes. Thanks to this the world is at our | | | | this is quite possibly your best option although |
| finger tips almost anywhere. If your considering | | | | ultimately it depends on the carriers in your area. |
| getting wireless internet here are some | | | | - How reliable is wireless internet? Wireless |
| commonly asked questions that make help you | | | | communications have come a long way and |
| decide whether it's for you. | | | | wireless internet is relatively reliable and shouldn't |
| - What is wireless internet? Wireless internet is | | | | cause you any major losses of service. However, |
| just what it sounds like. Internet without wires. | | | | much like other forms of wireless there will are a |
| The advances in communication have made it | | | | few things that may interrupt your service. |
| possible to bring internet to your computer | | | | - Out of Range: While this is definitely becoming a |
| without the cables, boxes, and wires that used to | | | | honed communication tool it's not flawless. Much |
| go along with it. Through a system of signals, | | | | like a cell phone, there are areas where you will |
| terminals and transmitters/antennas your | | | | not get a signal which will limit or terminate your |
| computer's modem will pick up a signal connecting | | | | service. This makes it hard to use the wireless |
| you to a wireless internet network. The system is | | | | internet at or in tunnels, under ground, remote |
| much like that used in other wireless forms of | | | | locations, or inside some buildings. |
| communication like cell phones. | | | | - Interference: Wireless internet can be excellent |
| - Why should I equip my computer for wireless | | | | when it works, and it usually does, but there are |
| internet? Being an active part of society often | | | | various things besides range that can limit your |
| requires you to travel near and far with little lag | | | | internet access. Too many users can slow service |
| time in between. Society as a whole is so | | | | or leave you unable to get service at all. You may |
| dependent on communication that it seems | | | | also have a problem securing service if trees or |
| impossible to go more than a few hours without | | | | other objects obscure the line of vision. |
| emailing or using the internet. Unfortunately, there | | | | Is wireless internet secure? |
| isn't always a computer that is wired and ready | | | | Security presents a major issue for some |
| to access the internet. The daily commute can be | | | | individuals. While there some concern does exist, |
| a boring expanse of time where no work gets | | | | networks are becoming more secure as time |
| done. However, the accessibility of wireless | | | | goes on. There are however programs you can |
| internet allows those who ride buses, trains or | | | | use and actions you can take to help create a |
| subways to work while traveling. Essentially, this | | | | more secure network. By taking simple |
| makes wireless computing a major benefit if not | | | | precautions like enabling encryption you decrease |
| necessity to the working man or woman who is | | | | the likely hood of a security breech. |
| constantly on the go. | | | | |