All you probably want to do is to share your internet connection throughout your home whether it be to other computers or so that you can sit in your bedroom and wirelessly surf the internet or send email. Perhaps as well you wish to share files such as songs throughout the computers in your house, apartment or condo. To begin with most any of the systems are beyond overkill. All will go faster than the even high speed broadband internet.

FASTPASS strongly recommends that its customers take measures to ensure the security of their wireless connections, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), encryption and firewalls. As with any high-speed wireless service, the FASTPASS Wi-Fi network is not inherently secure. Furthermore, wireless communications can be intercepted by equipment and software designed for that purpose.

Wireless LAN stands for Wireless Local Area Network, a local area network that transmits over the air. Wireless Local Area Network allows you to wirelessly connect to your email and Internet at super fast speeds. Wireless base stations are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over several hundred feet through walls and other non metal barriers. Roaming users can jump from one access point to another like a cellular phone system.

Wi-Fi is a radio technology standard that lets computers connect to each other and to access point radios that can be connected to the internet. Because Wi-Fi is an open standard with many competing manufacturers, it is quickly becoming the least expensive way to provide access to the internet.

You can access all applications riding on the Internet backbone. With Wi - Fi speeds, you can also access broadband Internet applications like movies, music, E - Learning etc.

BSNL has introduced WiFi service at City Centre and Airport ( Domestic and International ) are the first BSNL WiFi hotspots in Kolkata. Shortly there shall be 10 BSNL WiFi Hotspots in select hotels and Clubs within August' 2006.

Wi-Fi Network Interface Cards (NICs) are available from major networking vendors such as Lucent,, Cisco, 3Com, Linksys, SMC, Intel, Sony, Symbol, Xircom and Buffalo. Recently, most new portable computing devices include an embedded 802.11b Wi-Fi comliant network interface. In addition, you can purchase a NIC from your favorite computer or electronic stores. NICs are also available through many on-line vendors.

You can take advantage of public hot spots available with AT&T Wi-FiSM service when you have the following equipment. For wireless service in airports, restaurants, and other locations you need a laptop computer or Personal Digital Assistant with a Wi-Fi compliant (IEEE 802.11b or g) wireless Ethernet network interface card and a Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator).

Step 3: Open your web browser (you should be automatically redirected to the Airborne Access log-in page) Note: Make sure that you are not using any proxy connections (e.g. in Internet Explorer, go to Tool > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings) when you are connecting to Airborne Access’ Wi-Fi Hotspot. a) In the Username field, type your BL@ST Username and attach “@wifi” (i.e. 1948574938@wifi)

Once Wi-Fi has been enabled, a Wi-Fi connection can be configured. To configure a Wi-Fi network, perform the following steps: Tap OK to finish the setup Wizard without needing a Network key. Continue to Step 7 to setup a Network key. Select the appropriate method from the Authentication and Data Encryption drop-down menu then tap OK to complete the setup Wizard with the Network Key provided automatically.

quot;Ha, ha, ha," is the response we get from Bell South when we question the availability of a DSL line. We "bearly" have phone service period. We cannot get cable, DSL, or anything high speed. So, No is the answer on that one.

Cellular/PCS wireless is also available from AT&T, Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. Nextel has declined the opportunity to participate. Currently there are several kiosks which offer travelers internet connections, in addition to the standard dial service offered by the phone company via the RJ-11 jacks in the pay phones.

The Wireless LAN Consortium is a separate entity from the Wi-Fi Alliance, but supports the Alliances mission in promoting wireless LAN technology, specifically through the technical efforts related to interoperability and conformance testing relative to the various Wireless LAN specifications.