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What is Wi-Fi?

It's the most popular wireless standard, and comes in 802.11a, b and g varieties. 802.11 g is the most comptible with most networks and hotspots.

What's a hotspot?

Wi-Fi hotspots are locations, like a coffee shop or airport, where you can access the Net if you have a Wi-Fi-enabled computer or PDA. Most are pay-per-use.

What’s a Wi-Fi router?

It's a device that's part of a home or business wireless network that connects computers to share a Net connection, a printer, and more.

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