Wi-Fi

[|Wi-Fi] - a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data wirelessly (using radio waves) over a computer network, including high-speed Internet connections. A device that can use Wi-Fi (such as a personal computer, video-game console, smartphone, tablet, or digital audio player) can connect to a network resource such as the Internet via a wireless network access point. Such an access point (or hotspot) has a range of about 20 meters (65 feet) indoors and a greater range outdoors.

The term Wi-Fi, first used commercially in August 1999. Brand-consulting firm, Interbrand Corporation was hired to determine a name that was "a little catchier than 'IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence'". Wi-Fi is a play on words with Hi-Fi (high fidelity).

Having wi-fi distribute inside a building is important to users everywhere in the building.
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 * **Ask** - How does the wi-fi signal get distributed? How can "dead spots" be reduced or eliminated?
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 * [|hotspot] - a place where computers with the ability for wireless connections can connect to the Internet. Wi-Fi hot spots can be found in some public areas, local libraries, coffee shops, and restaurants.

> wireless, network, high-speed, internet, connection, access point, hotspot
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