Wireless Networking

Presented by Ron Fugazzi

25 attendees.

Ron’s presentation answers the following questions.

  • How does a wireless network work?
  • What kinds of computing devices can connect to wifi?
  • Modern Internet Services from AT&T and Comcast now have Modems that have Wifi and Router in a single device.
  • Can one have wifi without having an internet service provider(ISP) like Comcast or AT&T?
  • Do I have to rent a router from the ISP or can I buy my own? Which is better? Rent or own?
  • Why does my wifi signal degrade the farther away I move from the router?
  • Can I get something to extend the wifi signal in my home?
  • Levels of wifi technology. G, N, AC. AC is the fasted as of today but wait a while and a faster technology will arrive.
  • What is a LAN? Local Area Network is connection via wires (ethernet cable).
  • When seeing the Wifi logo on my computer what does the little padlock mean?
  • What is SSID?

Wireless Networking 5-15