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Wi-Fi & Wireless Networking

Wireless networking allows computers to access the Internet without physically connecting to it with cables. Wi-Fi, short for "wireless fidelity," is a compatibility standard for wireless networking that's used in the creation of home and public networks.

Instead of using a cable to transmit data, a computer can communicate with the Net through radio waves. If you've always wanted to surf the Web from bed or wished that you could get online while poolside, a wireless network in your home and a wireless-enabled computer could be for you.

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The Web has practical resources with tutorials for establishing home wireless networks.

A few sites have directories that list Wi-Fi "hotspots." These are public locations where computers can access the Web through open Wi-Fi networks. Knowing where to find hotspots makes connecting to the Net while on the go much easier to do.

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How Stuff Works explains the uses of Wi-Fi and the science behind its technology in a way that's accessible and easy to understand. The explanations are enhanced by graphics and pictures, and they include links to definitions of most technical terms for ease of reference.

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Wi-Fi Alliance is a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the adoption of one worldwide standard for wireless communication, thus promoting compatibility between Wi-Fi enabled products. Check here for an easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to set up your own home wireless network. Click on the “Five Steps to Creating a Wireless Network” to download the PDF file for instructions. On the site you can also check out their member list, look up Alliance events, and search their database of over 3,000 Wi-Fi certified products.

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Lifehacker , the do-it-yourself blog, has a simple tutorial explaining how to set up and configure a wireless network in your home.

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WiFi-Forum is an active discussion forum for technical and nontechnical Wi-Fi topics. If you have a question, try asking it on the message board or looking for a relevant thread. Unfortunately there's no guarantee you'll get a response.

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JiWire allows you to search for free and paid public wireless hotspots. Its database boasts more than 140,000 listings in well over 100 countries. Results include contact information, addresses, and maps. JiWire also has a series of how-to guides with valuable information on a huge variety of wireless products and services, like a complete guide to Voice Over IP, Bluetooth Solution Buyer's Guide, and Guide to Wireless Security.

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Wi-Fi Planet has wireless technology and business news from around the country, reviews of Wi-Fi products, Wi-Fi tutorials, a high quality forum, and more.

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Mobile Tech Today has news, special reports, and reader-ranked articles from the mobile technology industry, and covers wireless tracking, security, networks, trends, and devices.

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The U.S. Government site has a directory of links to the Web sites of all sci-tech–related government agencies. From the Environmental Protection Agency to the Patent and Trademark Office, you’ll find them here.

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SciSeek is a searchable, science-specific subject directory compiled and annotated by humans. It's not huge in size, but it does provide some good results for broad queries. The day’s top science headlines are offered under “Science News” and “Trade Pubs” takes you to a large selection of free trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downloads.

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