When most people think of WiFi they immediately associate it with accessing the Internet and browsing their favorite websites. With the increased availability of high speed broadband Internet connectivity WiFi has taken on many more roles in helping individuals and businesses to get connected and camera devices are no exception to the rule. In recent [...]
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently unveiled a new model which is called Super WiFi that supposedly will allow you to access the Internet using a PC or mobile device with wireless capability. The whole premise behind the concept of Super WiFi is to fill the empty airwaves with a long distance wireless connection to [...]
Qualcomm recently announced the release of its new 802.11ac products which will provide easy migration from 802.11n standards to a new WiFi standard which will speed up the transition to WiFi networking that is Gigabit capable. By expanding the performance of PCs and mobile device, Qualcomm Atheros introduced the newest 802.11ac standard to meet the [...]
If you have never used municipal WiFi but you have noticed people out in public connecting to the Internet, chances are they are using a municipal WiFi connection to access the Internet. A municipal WiFi connection is basically a wireless hotspot that is owned and operated by a municipality. The WiFi hotspots are accessible by [...]
Current cell phone service can be quite costly due to the fact that tends to be controlled by a handful of carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and others. The current carriers restrict cell phone calling over a wireless network, restrict data usage, charge extra fees, overcharge for cell phones, and raise monthly rates on a [...]
As smartphones become more widely used you will find hundreds of apps in the app store related to your device that can help make tasks easier. Regardless of the type of smartphone you use you will find many different types of apps one of which is a variety of apps for WiFi. If you have [...]
In the last few years consumers have become more reliant on Internet connectivity with the increased use of mobile devices and the recent release of tablet PCs, and an automobile is no exception to the rule. Only a few years ago Internet connectivity in your automobile was unheard of and now more manufacturers are building [...]
The terms “WiFi” and “wireless” are often confused when referring to Internet connectivity. Basically these words are synonymous with one another and mean Internet connectivity without wires. WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to create a wireless Local Area Network or WLAN that allows PCs to transmit data to one another without the [...]
In the current economy some people may find it difficult to pay monthly for WiFi access. Also, we live in an age where people travel for a living and never use their home WiFi connection. New technologies and public WiFi access points allow people to work from just about anywhere. Regardless of what your situation [...]
If you perform a search online for portable WiFi routers and hotspots you will find that there is a limited amount of information on this topic due to the fact that the technology is rather new to the mobile technology arena. However, portable WiFi technology is a topic worth following as it develops due to [...]
Most people use their laptop PC to locate the nearest WiFi hotspot. The most recent PCs are capable of automatically detecting a wireless connection. But what if you do not want to go through the hassle of unpacking your laptop, booting it up, logging on and then walking around with it only to find there [...]
If you are looking to extend the range of your WiFi signal the key to getting a better signal from a distance is to invest in a high quality WiFi antenna. The problem is when you look at the number of WiFi antennas that are out on the market you can spend a great deal [...]
Wireless networks are increasing in popularity with more access points being added in public places as well as businesses and residences. The standards for WiFi have gradually evolved to a point where long range WiFi with faster data transfer rates is becoming more accessible thanks to wireless-n technology. WiFi evolved from a standard which is [...]
There are many factors that can cause a wireless signal to become weak. The problem is that when you search for fixes they are usually vague due to different types of wireless equipment and antennas that produce the signal. Although this is understandable, what are some of the fixes you can begin to use across [...]
Hotspots are wireless access points located in public venues where you can obtain access to the Internet. Modern technology has also allowed us to create our own public WiFi hotspots via the use of a cell phone. So exactly what is a WiFi hotspot and how does it work to provide Internet access to the [...]
The increased availability of public Internet access and WiFi has added convenience to daily tasks and flexibility to our lifestyle. Although public Internet access is a great tool for working in a mobile environment, it is important to remember a few tips on how to use public WiFi securely and safely. Enable Your Firewall Before [...]
With the increase in mobile workers and business travelers, WiFi has become more of a necessity rather than an added convenience for checking your email. Many more people are relying on WiFi during travel to conduct business and stay in touch with their co-workers while away from the office. As a result, many more public [...]
