1. Wireless Fidelity By: Jackie Derwin

2. What is Wireless Fidelity? An internet connection that is wireless, freeing users from network wires, and cables. An internet connection that is wireless, freeing users from network wires, and cables. Generically referring to any type of 802.11 network. Generically referring to any type of 802.11 network.

3. Components of Wireless Fidelity There are two components to WI-FI: 1. A computer device that is outfitted with a low-power radio. 2. Another radio equipment gadget, called access point. Access point is wired to the internet or a local network.

4. How Does It Work? WI-FI uses radio transmissions to connect computer devices to a network, without using a jack. WI-FI uses radio transmissions to connect computer devices to a network, without using a jack. The two components will then communicate with each other over a radio spectrum. The two components will then communicate with each other over a radio spectrum.

5. You Can Roam Free… WI-FI, works pretty much like a cell phone: WI-FI, works pretty much like a cell phone: Any computer can send and receive data that is within range of a WI-FI base Any computer can send and receive data that is within range of a WI-FI base And is enabled with a WI-FI certified radio And is enabled with a WI-FI certified radio

6. What Can You Use WI-FI For? HOME HOME Download music from your backyard Download music from your backyard BUSINESSES/UNIVERSITIES BUSINESSES/UNIVERSITIES Avoid high costs of wiring up dorm rooms and offices Avoid high costs of wiring up dorm rooms and offices POLICE POLICE Will be able to link WI-FI with GPS systems to track personnel. Will be able to link WI-FI with GPS systems to track personnel.

7. A Few Statistics In 2002 20% of all business used laptops were WI-FI enabled. In 2002 20% of all business used laptops were WI-FI enabled. An estimated 95% of business used laptops well be enabled by 2005. An estimated 95% of business used laptops well be enabled by 2005. Workers using WI-FI were 30% more productive. Workers using WI-FI were 30% more productive. 57% of all corporations were using at least a small percentage of WI-FI. 57% of all corporations were using at least a small percentage of WI-FI.

8. The Technical Aspect WI-FI networks can operate in 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands WI-FI networks can operate in 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands WI-FI has a high speed of 11 megabits per second WI-FI has a high speed of 11 megabits per second So fast, you can watch a movie as you download it! So fast, you can watch a movie as you download it! WI-FI has a range of 150-300 feet from their bases. WI-FI has a range of 150-300 feet from their bases.

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