Wi-Fi, what is wireless Internet?
Breaking the Ethernet chains that bind our devices to a static place in the universe is as simple as going Wi-Fi. Throw off that yoke of oppression from RJ-45 and USB cables and dare to be free.
Did you know Wi-Fi was originally the name of the group tasked with the development of wireless networks? The Wi-Fi Alliance owns the wireless Internet trademark, a huge responsibility and one valuable property.
For many, being billed for use of Wi-Fi is like being charged for breathing. From Paris to Philly, Wi-Fi networks have been integrated by municipal governments in order to upgrade surrounding technological infrastructures.
City-wide wireless frameworks are far from perfect but it’s a positive sign that there’s a growing link between cities, digital media and the technological world in general.
Wi-Fi was developed for portable computers, generally laptops. But in recent years, wireless Internet has become the domain of PDAs, cell phones and streaming media playback devices.
The technology has become a large part of the gaming industry as it embraces online play through services like Xbox Live and PS3’s online gaming service.
Wireless Internet is also used in the Intelligent Transportation System, which seeks to increase driving safety by rerouting vehicles from congestion and safety hazards.
There are many reasons to buy wireless networking equipment for you home. One look at all the wires behind your average computer system and you’ll see what I mean.
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