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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Broadband - Who Needs Wires?

Years ago, a Streamyx Email86761 was a radio. Now, Wireless Streamyx a wireless doesn't mean you sit around listening to a box Streamyx Speed45579 trying to imagine pictures. It means wireless internet.

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In a Wireless Streamyx Streamyx65649 (WiFi) the computers within it can communicate with each other, and a password is Streamyx Wireless882 to prevent outside connection and interference. Firewalls are essential, and fortunately they are standard with most wireless routers. A network card fitted to every computer within the network is necessary too, and again, they're usually standard in most newer PC's and laptops. If one PC in your house doesn't have a network card, it can still be connected to the WiFi network by means of cables.

Wireless broadband can be seen as Streamyx Combo extension of standard broadband. The provider sets up your regular service through your phone Streamyx Combo19910 but also sets you up for access at special WiFi points outside the home. Streamyx Router87828 idea to an internet caf, except you can use your own laptop and settings, and you can find them in places like motorway service stations, airports, train stations, and any other places that travellers frequent.

Wireless broadband can be either paid for monthly along with your standard tariff, or used Streamyx U Mobile29697 a pay-as-you-go basis for periods of up to an hour. It all depends on how much you travel, and how often you would use the service.

Wireless broadband and wireless networking are slowly becoming more Streamyx available as more providers catch onto the idea. Cheap broadband packages now offer a wireless option for around 10 - 15 per month.

Find cheap broadband by comparing providers online.

J Tillotson is a UK author specialising in technology and communications.

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