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    Wi-Fi = Wireless Lan ??

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ansdanish, Aug 18, 2006.

  1. ansdanish

    ansdanish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got only Integrated Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g in my notebook. I want to know is this the same thing we call Wi-Fi?

    I’m from India and going for a tour next month to Europe. Will my Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g work there for connecting to the net?

    What are the general method for connection to the net through Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g OR Wi-Fi (installation and availability, ISP) and what are the appx. Charges, please tell me.

    danish
     
    ansdanish, Aug 18, 2006
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  2. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    No WiFi = wireless fidelity. Yes WiFi is the same thing as wireless lan. I dont know if Europe uses the 802.11b/g standard so that I cant answer
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 18, 2006
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Standards are exactly that. For example, if you stay at a hotel that offers wireless internet access and they use 802.11b or 802.11g, then you can connect.
     
    kegobeer, Aug 18, 2006
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  4. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, b/g should work just fine for hotels and internet cafes and such. You'll only need the "a" capability if you're going into a business environment.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Aug 18, 2006
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