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"René" <kar98@the-coalition.us> wrote in message
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> Triker wrote:
> > These public hotspots to which anyone can connect. How popular are
> > these in England.
>
> I wouldn't know. I'm in Texas
🙂
>
> >> Nothing more than your usual Internet connection fees that you're
> >> already paying at home. Free, if your employer offers it. Often free
> >> of charge in public hotspots as well (airports, city centers, hotels
> >> and such[1]). Some charge though I have no idea how much (Starbucks
> >> for instance).
> >
> > So if some of them you have to pay to use them, how would that work out
> > in practice if you found yourself in a place where you had to pay, but
> > your were not already subscribed to it?
>
> Like at Starbucks, you have to put in a username and password. Minutes or
> kilobytes are taken from your pre-paid card, available at Starbucks.
>
>
> >> [1] "hotels and such" is a phrase which here means "places of upscale
> >> lodging like American Bed and Breakfasts ... see for instance
> >> www.threeoaks-marshall.com )
> >
> > These "hotels and such" that have WiFi, does that meen that they have to
> > give your some sort user name and password to be able to use their WiFi
>
> Either that, or open them up for everybody. Administration is a bit tricky
> either way, but nothing too complicated.
>
I found this in intersting.
http
/www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/faq.html
What is Wi Fi?
A way to get Internet access, the term Wi Fi is a play upon the decades-old
term HiFi that describes the type of output generated by quality musical
hardware, Wi Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to define any of
the wireless technology in the IEEE 802.11 specification - including (but
not necessarily limited to) the wireless protocols 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g. The Wi-Fi Alliance is the body responsible for promoting the term
and its association with various wireless technology standards.
What is a Wi Fi Hotspot?
A Wi Fi hotspot is defined as any location in which 802.11 (wireless)
technology both exists and is available for use to consumers. In some cases
the wireless access is free, and in others, wireless carriers charge for Wi
Fi usage. Generally, the most common usage of Wi Fi technology is for laptop
users to gain Internet access in locations such as airports, coffee shops,
and so on, where Wi Fi technology can be used to help consumers in their
pursuit of work-based or recreational Internet usage.
How Can I Use Wi Fi?
You must be using a computer or PDA that has Wi Fi connectivity already
working. Most portable computers can add Wi Fi using an adapter that plugs
into a PC card slot or USB port.
Will I need to have an account with a Wi Fi service provider?
Generally, no. You should be able to sign up with the provider at the
location. Many providers will display instructions when browser software
opens on a WiFi-enabled computer. If you don't have an account, simply start
your computer and make sure your Wi Fi card is plugged on. Then, open a
browser.
Is Wi Fi the same as Bluetooth?
No. While both are wireless technology terms, Bluetooth technology lives
under the IEEE protocol 802.15.1, while Wi Fi falls under the 802.11
specification. What this means for consumers is that appliances using Wi Fi
technology and those using Bluetooth technology are not interoperable.
Bluetooth and Wi Fi are different in several ways, and are not necessarily
in competition. Wi Fi technology boasts faster data transfer speeds and
range, making it a good replacement for Ethernet (802.3) systems, while
Bluetooth requires less power and is therefore more prominent in small
appliances, such
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