I'm kinda lost on the whole wi-fi thing; can anyone help me out? Is it just something that enables you to connect to the web from your cellular device?
2007-07-31 17:03:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Wi-Fi is a term more used to describe a wireless Internet connection. A wireless router connects the Internet into a laptop or other computer through a wireless Internet card. Most computers today have these cards built in. wi-fi usually runs on 802.11g or 802.11b. the range depends but does not typically exceed 1 mile.
Most cellphone companies are now offering Internet service through the cell towers. This is NOT WI-Fi. There are several terms used to describe it (evdo, 1xRRT) but this is a completely wireless Internet service. You can tether your cellphone into your computer (extra cost from cell provider) and have complete access to this wireless Internet.
Some "smart phones" have Internet access but it is not on wi-fi and again is provided by the cell company.
2007-07-31 17:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by kyle W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-12 17:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n) is a communication protocol.
You can use it to transfer data from one device to another.
It is commonly used by computers and laptops to connect to a home network (and the Internet) via a wireless router. Same applies to cell phones or any other wifi enabled device.
2007-07-31 17:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a cell phone check you're model and see if it can use wifi,
if you're cell phone supports it then you will have to type in setting and passphrases (if you're wifi is encrypted)
2007-07-31 17:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mitchell M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋