Times are a ‘changin. Technology is not only advancing, it’s converging – devices such as phones, cameras and computers have become “all encompassing” forms of communication. These days, it seems everyone is connected. For those less tech-savvy “peeps,” the online world can be daunting. Educating yourself on new devices and tools can be time-consuming and put frankly – confusing. From HTML to SERP, how does one keep up with all this jib-jab techapaloo?

To help clarify tech-talk, I’ve put together a simple explanation of Wi-Fi. Though it’s only one networking device in a vast world of techie gadgets – it’s a start.

Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) is a wireless networking technology. If I’ve lost you already, wireless networking is simply the sharing of files, printers and Internet access between all computers connected to a wireless network. In order to be connected, a computer must have a wireless card, so that it can access the wireless connection.

Have you ever noticed people surfing the Web on their laptops in restaurants (such as McDonald’s) or libraries? They’re able to get online because these venues transmit Internet signals (like an antenna transmitting radio waves). Wireless signals allow visitors to connect to the Internet if their computers are equipped with “access cards.” A Wi-Fi card enables a computer to interpret the wireless Internet signals, thus providing an Internet connection.
Because Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology, wireless Internet is just one of the services that Wi-Fi optionally supports. Next Day carries Wi-Fi ready printers to connect to your network. Check out our Wi-Fi software on Next Day to get started.

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