3.2.3. Wifi - Fon LA FONERA User Manual

3. What's La Fonera
3.2.2. Ports

3.2.3. WiFi

WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity and describes the Wireless
LAN (Local Area Network) technology based on the IEEE
802.11 specifications. It's used mainly by laptops and other
devices like mobile phones, PDAs, etc. Nowadays, the two
main protocols are 802.11b and 802.11g.
FON ensures a safe Internet connection. All Foneros
connecting to a WiFi signal within the FON Community are
registered users. They need to identify themselves with a
username and password which is linked to the user's name
and address. Converting your WiFi into a FON Community
Access Point is safer than leaving your WiFi unprotected.
FON is also the safest way to convert your WiFi into an
Access Point and control your bandwidth. With La Fonera
you can choose the bandwidth you wish to share with other
Foneros.
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• POWER. If La Fonera is plugged
in, this light will always be on.
If you encounter any problems,
check the AC Adapter.
• INTERNET. This light indicates
that La Fonera is connected to the
Internet. It will be flickering as it
sends data.
• WLAN. This light shows that La
Fonera's wireless connection
works properly. It will be flickering
as it sends data.
As you can see in the figure, La
Fonera only has one INTERNET
port, so you won't have any
problems making the connection.
3. What's La Fonera