Compaq Presario CQ50-200 Wireless Setup Guide - Page 6

Go wireless in public Now you're ready to go outside and experience the freedom and flexibility of your new wireless world. 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. Airports Restaurants Libraries Hotels Coffee Shops Universities 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. What Is? firewall-Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders. ISP (Internet Service Provider)-A company that provides access to the Internet. 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. 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. 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). 6