These devices can form a quick and secure connection to communicate with connected devices. Bluetooth technology creates many mobile usage models because the connections can occur while mobile devices are being carried in pockets and purses of users. ... Where wireless lans are designed to connect large groups of users over a network, Bluetooth is designed to connect mobile devices over a personal and private connection. The connection is a short range wireless voice and data link between a broad range of devices such as PCs, notebook computers, handhelds, PDAs, Smart Phones, mobile phones,...

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Wireless describes the products and standards that allow communication without additional electronic connections. ... It has revolutionized the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections - enabling links between mobile computers, mobile phones, portable handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. ...

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Mobility, portability, and instant access (via the Internet) to unlimited information have become the mantra of businesses and individuals alike. ... A disadvantage of this type of service is the long set-up time each connection requires (about 30 seconds). ... The stumbling blocks to widespread adoption of data connections for laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs) include the lack of compatibility between services, the cost of the services, and the size and price of wireless modems. ... Wireless connection is the natural medium for the portable computing devices that are growin...

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There is no question that the world is rapidly becoming one large global market due to the Internet's power to connect different people, various cultures and communities into one worldwide neighborhood, easily accessible through the World Wide Web. The Internet has already significantly changed the way we live, work, and communicate. ... "The future of communications is upon us, and real estate professionals who do not ride the wave' may well find their boats capsized on the shore."" (7) Wireless networks and the Internet are converging to bring consumers and businesses a new t...

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Wireless LAN clients enjoy great mobility and can access information on the company network or even the Internet from the warehouse, boardroom or throughout the campus without relying on the availability of wired cables and connections. ...

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Wireless connections can extend or replace a wired infrastructure in situations where it is costly or prohibitive to lay cables. ... For example, wireless ports may be disabled in the evenings, and the cafeteria may allow Internet access for employees and guests. ...

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