Archive for September 2008

Wi-Fi: A Very Hot Spot

The popular wireless technology used in home networking,video games, mobile phones and many others. Wi-Fi technology is supported by almost every modern personal computer, advanced game consoles, laptops, printers and other peripherals. Wi-Fi was developed primarily to simplify connections, the long wire connections of LAN cables and the likes. This is done through enabling wireless access to applications and data. Wi-Fi ensure compatibility of connecting devices. And to eliminate numerous plugs, adapters, pins and connectors. Wi-Fi has a number of effective uses such as your pc , game console, mp3 players or mobile phones can connect to the internet when you are within range of a wireless network connection. Wi-Fi also allows connection through peer-to-peer (ad-hoc) mode, which allows devices to connect directly with each other.This connectivity can be useful in gaming applications.
As of this writing, Wi-Fi technology had spread mostly within the industrial, as well as business sites. and will continue to enjoy wide usage in the coming years.

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