Wireless/Wi-Fi

Wireless/Wi-Fi

1. what is wireless/Wi-Fi?

   • the definition of Wireless/Wi-Fi is: a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area
   • To some people Wi-Fi is life
   • Wi-fi is the core of the internet and social media

2. what are the benefits of Wi-Fi

   • Enable public to carry portable Wi-Fi handsets giving them the ability to take calls anywhere, anytime
   • Using Wi-Fi enables PDA’s and Laptops to deliver quick and easy access to information
   • Eliminate cabling and wiring for PC’s
   • allows you to share broadband
   • Can access the web on a range of appliances (phone, TV, games console etc). Let’s everything ‘talk’ to each other.
   • Can access the web on a range of appliances (phone, TV, games console etc). Let’s everything ‘talk’ to each other.
   • Secure (if protected)
   • Can share information, music etc.

3. what are the disadvantages of Wi-Fi

   • Requires wireless equipment.
   • Can ‘conflict’ with surrounding devices.
   • Could be hacked? Security / Transmission interception.
   • Wireless Router Needed.

4. who would use it/

   • Business'
   • schools
   • You in your home
   • public transport
   • The govenment/council