A wireless internet gateway allows users to access the internet through a wireless connection. To connect, a computer needs a wireless card, which can be purchased separately. The business providing the gateway needs a wireless router and connection to an ISP. Many businesses offer wireless internet access as a service to customers, sometimes for a fee or with a purchase requirement.
A wireless internet gateway is the term used to describe the hardware components used to allow people to access the internet over a wireless connection. This type of connection is growing in popularity, as it offers maximum freedom to users and represents a potential revenue stream for a number of different businesses. There are two aspects to connecting to the Internet through a wireless Internet gateway: the hardware in your computer and the network hardware for your service provider.
To access the Internet through a wireless connection, your computer must have a wireless card. Laptops manufactured after 2007 usually come with a wireless card installed. If the card is not installed, it can be purchased from any computer or electronics store.
The card is inserted into a large slot located on the side of the laptop and often has an antenna. To use the service, the card must be activated or turned on. Look in the network or wireless connections section of your computer’s operating system to activate this feature. Any active wireless networks in the area will appear on the screen.
To actually connect to your wireless internet gateway, you may need to enter a username and password. This type of security is very popular and is used to control access or provide Internet connection through a paid service model. Once the connection has been established and the username and password have been accepted, you are now connected to the Internet via a wireless connection. Each user is free to browse the Internet as they would if the connection were a physical line.
The business or organization providing the wireless internet gateway needs to invest in a wireless internet router and a connection to an internet service provider (ISP). Typically, when you sign up with an ISP, they provide you with a cable connection and a router. The router is connected to a computer and configured to connect to your ISP. Adding a wireless router allows a user to connect to the router without a cable and access the internet from there. Multiple users can connect to the router address and thus access the Internet.
Many cafes, bakeries, libraries and shops provide wireless Internet access as a service to their customers. Some companies charge a nominal fee for each hour of use, while others have a policy that users must purchase something from the store. The actual cost to the business is quite low and is a way to attract new customers or generate a new revenue stream.
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