- What is wireless LAN?
- What is the Wi-Fi certification?
- What is a HotSpot?
- How can I use a HotSpot?
- Where can I find HotSpots?
- What does “wireless life” mean?
- Why is it worth changing to wireless?
- What do I need for a wireless connection?
- What does ROAMING service mean on HotSpots?
With wireless LAN you can send and receive data in- and outside your office – within the range of the wireless accesspoint. To use wireless LAN, the computer must have a Wi-Fi approved device such as a PC-Card or built-in wireless interface.
What is the Wi-Fi certification?
With the Wi-Fi certification you can connect to other Wi-Fi approved devices anywhere (at home, airports, cafes…) The Wi-Fi certification is done by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless Local Area Network products based on IEEE 802.11 specification. Currently the Wi-Fi Alliance has 202 member companies from around the world, and 604 products have received Wi-Fi certification since certification began in March of 2000.
A HotSpot is a place where you can access a Wi-Fi service. HotSpots are usually at airport lounges, cafes, restaurants or at public places within the range of the wireless access points.
To use a HotSpot the computer has to have a Wi-Fi approved device, for example an external PC card or an integrated wireless radio chip. A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) has to be chosen, which is like a normal Internet Service Provider (ISP) but without wires.
There are thousands of HotSpots in the world and the number growing day by day. Look for the wireless provider’s logo.
Check Wiera's hotspots at this link.
What does “wireless life” mean?
Wireless life means real mobility; you can work, play or connect while on the road. Technology sets new standards for wireless life; it enables to connect from hotels, cafés, airports and from anywhere within the range of the wireless access points.
Why is it worth changing to wireless?
With a wireless connection you can work while on the road. You can access files on the company network, browse the internet or work together with colleagues in the office – all this without wires or network cards. The time on the road is used efficiently. You can even set up a wireless LAN at home an go online anywhere in the house, or even the garden.
What do I need for a wireless connection?
A. First of all a notebook or Pocket PC (with a WLAN card or built-in wireless capability) Then you need to choose a wireless provider, which is similar to an ISP (Internet Service Provider) but provides wireless internet access. After this you can go online at the HotSpots, and within the range of access points.
What does ROAMING service mean on HotSpots?
The ROAMING service is defined between two Wireless Providers (essentially with same services), which are contracted to let each others customers use the Wireless Internet Services on the locations of both Providers. There can be any extra services by any Providers, which cannot be reached by roaming customers, but the Internet access is equal.
