A practical application for this technology is the transfer of data from a laptop by means of a cellular modem and phone. The initial cost to outfit a laptop to connect to a cellular network is about $400. ... 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. ...

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A mother on vacation in Geneva can conduct a video-conference call to her loved ones back home via a laptop and wireless modem. ... Other examples of wireless devices and applications are pagers (alphanumeric, two-way, & three-way) PDA's, wireless modems and NIC cards for laptops. ...

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An overview of Wireless Networks WLAN The purpose of this paper is to present the reader with a brief description of the requirements for a combined wired and wireless network, the importance of the capacity of a wireless network, and to solidify the authors knowledge in the area of telecommunicati...

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Slowly but unquestionably, networking is linking together everything electronic in some way. Whether or not you agree with that, there are reimbursement to enjoy and money to make. Killer technologies like Ethernet, wireless, and optical are making it happen. Networking's future appears to stay f...

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Wireless LAN Basics A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a grouping of network components connected by electromagnetic (radio) waves instead of wires. WLANs are used to augment or replace wired computer networks, adding flexibility and freedom of movement within the workplace. Wireless LAN clients enjoy great ...

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It is hard to believe that at the start of this century, time wasn't even standardized. The nature of the workplace has changed dramatically. The traditional average working day is no longer 9:00 - 5:00; time seems to go by faster. While employees are working longer hours and commuting further. We...

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