Wireless Hotspots
Wireless hotspots provide Internet access using Wi-Fi access points installed in airports, hotels, and other public places.
What Is a Hotspot?
To provide Internet access in public places, a hotspot manages local area Wi-Fi connections through a wireless access point.
To provide Internet access in public places, a hotspot manages local area Wi-Fi connections through a wireless access point.
Introduction to WiFi Hotspots
WiFi hotspots provide Internet access to wireless network devices in public locations such as downtown centers, cafes, airports and hotels. Businesses are incresaingly using WiFi hotspots for their internal (intranet) networks. Follow these guidelines to use WiFi hotspots effectively.
WiFi hotspots provide Internet access to wireless network devices in public locations such as downtown centers, cafes, airports and hotels. Businesses are incresaingly using WiFi hotspots for their internal (intranet) networks. Follow these guidelines to use WiFi hotspots effectively.
Free Wireless Hotspot Finders
These directories contain searchable listings of public wireless hotspots. Travelers can use hotspot directories to map and find nearby Wi-Fi Internet access points.
These directories contain searchable listings of public wireless hotspots. Travelers can use hotspot directories to map and find nearby Wi-Fi Internet access points.
Before You Subscribe to a Free Internet Service
Free Internet providers offer access to the Web, email and other Internet services at no cost. However, many limitations may accompany these free Internet services.
Free Internet providers offer access to the Web, email and other Internet services at no cost. However, many limitations may accompany these free Internet services.
Do Not Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks
Connecting to an open Wi-Fi network such as a free wireless hotspot exposes your computer to security risks.
Connecting to an open Wi-Fi network such as a free wireless hotspot exposes your computer to security risks.