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If you've been in an airport, coffee shop, library or hotel recently, chances are you've been right in the middle of a wireless network. Many people also use wireless networking, also called WiFi or 802.11 networking, to connect their computers at home, and some cities are trying to use the technology to provide free or low-cost internet access to residents. In the near future, wireless networking may become so widespread that you can access the Internet just about anywhere at any time, without using wires.
WiFi has a lot of advantages. Wireless networks are easy to set up and inexpensive. They're also unobtrusive -- unless you're on the lookout for a place to use your laptop, you may not even notice when you're in a hotspot. In this article, we'll look at the technology that allows information to travel over the air. We'll also review what it takes to create a wireless network in your home.
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How does the wifi work on ipod touch?
it has a chip similar to that in a laptop modem for wifi
Can you listen to music on your laptop without wifi?
Yes you can.
Will any laptop work with wifi if it is wireless and in WiFi place?
Basically yes, any laptop with wifi capability and within wifi network will work. Other factors might contribute, is the wifi has public access, can you connect your laptop to the wifi network available and might be the wifi network required certain fee access that you may or not willing to pay.
How do you get an ipod touch to work without wifi?
It will work without wifi, yet you need wifi for the store and setup
Which LapTops are WiFi capable?
The majority of laptop manufactures have incorporated Wifi in their laptops. In fact nowadays it would be difficult to buy a laptop without Wifi. Check the popular laptop manufacture websites such as Dell, HP, Compaq, Acer, Apple, Lenovo..etc to find out which laptop models include Wifi.
Wii does not work when laptop is on?
It's because of the wifi for the internet on your wii.
Does the laptop have WiFi?
Yes, you can use a WiFi connection with this laptop with no problems.
Does bbm work without signal?
no it does not but if you have wifi it will work
What equipment do I need to have my laptop pick up my wifi signal?
If it's a new laptop then it will be able to pick up wifi without any additional equipment. Look on your laptop for a switch that can turn on and off wifi capabilities. The switch is sometimes in the side or bottom of the laptop. If there is no switch you can also go to internet options and look for "enable wireless connections".
Does a laptop require any extra equipment to access the internet in a wifi hotspot?
If it is a new laptop, no. Most laptop now a days have a built in WiFi card. If its an older laptop, you might need to get a Wifi Card. You can purchase these at any good electronic store. USB are the most universal and will work with any computer. You can also purchase a PCMCIA card that will fit into the slot on the side of the laptop
Your lap top WiFi receivers signal weak how to improve?
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Is windows live messenger free on blackberry with wifi?
Yes it is free with wifi. But will not work without wifi connection.
