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CHAPTER 16 Making Wi-Fi Wireless Connections
What can I do with the built-in Wi-Fi wireless
technology?
Access your corporate network. Whether you are attending a meeting or roaming the hallway,
you can stay connected to the information you need.
Send email messages. Whether you send email messages once a week or constantly throughout
the day, wireless connectivity means that you can share information.
Access the web. Connect to the Internet for news and information in a café or in a meeting.
Reduce cable clutter by synchronizing wirelessly. Imagine your desk and workstation without
cable clutter. Wireless technology on your device replaces many of the connecting cables with a
wireless connection for tasks such as synchronizing.
Connect to other devices to share files wirelessly. Transfer a document wirelessly from your
desktop computer to your handheld for review when you are away from your desk.
What types of connections can I make?
With built-in Wi-Fi wireless technology, you can make connections at the following times:
• When you are in range of Wi-Fi access points for public networks, such as wireless cafés and city
networks. You can use the networks to browse the Internet or to send and receive email. Some
public networks require a subscription fee. Check with the public network provider for details.
• When you are in range of WI-Fi access points for private networks in a corporation or home. If
these networks are secure, you must have the necessary keys to access the network. Once you
are on the network, you can browse the Internet, send and receive email, or even access network
devices such as your computer.
• When you in range of other Wi-Fi devices, such as printers or projectors. Create a device-to-
device network between your handheld and the other device. Also, check the user guide for the
other Wi-Fi device to enable device-to-device networking.
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Key Term
Wi-Fi Wireless
technology that enables
networks with access
points to allow devices
such as handhelds,
printers, and computers
to connect wirelessly to
the Internet and
corporate networks.
Did You Know?
If you are out of range of
a Wi-Fi access point, you
can remain connected
using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
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