HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1509 Network Manual page 6

DID YOU KNOW...
31 million users worldwide
will be accessing public
wireless networks by 2007.
DID YOU KNOW...
In some environments, the use
of wireless devices may be
restricted. Restrictions may
apply aboard airplanes, in
hospitals, near explosives, and
in hazardous locations. If you
are uncertain of the policy that
applies to the use of a wireless
device, please ask for
authorization to use it before
you turn it on.
What Is?
firewall—Security measures that protect the
resources of a local network from intruders.
home or small-office network—Two or more devices
(wired and wireless) connected to share files,
programs, printers, and so on.
hotspot—A commercial or public area that offers
wireless Internet access for free or at an hourly or
daily rate. A traveler with a wireless-enabled
computer can connect to the Internet at these
locations. In some locales, hotspots are known as
coolspots.
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Go wireless in public
Now you're ready to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility
of your new wireless world.
Airports
Hotels
Away from your home or office, you can access wireless services from public places known as hotspots
or coolspots (depending on locale). Hotspots include airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and
universities, with new locations being added daily. Check with each location for cost and connection
requirements.
Looking for hotspots? Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of hotspots near you. Web sites that
list hotspots include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, Geektools, and Global Access Wireless
Database.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)—A company that
provides access to the Internet.
IP (Internet Protocol) address—The address used to
identify a computer or device on a network.
MAC (Media Access Control) address—A unique,
12-digit identifier assigned by the manufacturer to a
network device.
Restaurants
Coffee Shops
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)—A type
of broadband connection that provides
authentication in addition to data transport.
SSID (Services Set Identifier)—The name you give
your network. A unique network identifier used by
the wireless devices in the WLAN. This name shows
up when your computer displays available networks.
Some manufacturers use the term ESSID (Extended
Services Set Identifier).
Libraries
Universities