Presented by-
Ravindra singh
Electrical engg.
2nd year,4th sem
Roll no.-32
contents
History
meaning of the term "Wi-Fi"
Commercial wi-fi
Building a Wireless Network
How it works?
Example of WiFi Devices
Advantages of WiFi
Universal efforts
WiFi in Gameing
Disadvantages of Wi-Fi
WiFi in Operating Systems
WiFi Specifications
HotSpot
Power Brick
Wireless Modems
Web Server
FireWalls
Wireless Networking
meaning of the term "Wi-Fi"
"Wi-Fi" stands for "Wireless Fidelity".
According to Belanger, the Interbrand
Corporation developed the brand "Wi-Fi"
for the Wi-Fi Alliance to use to describe
WLAN products that are based on the
IEEE 802.11 standards.
What is Wi-fi?
Connectivity cards
The BT Home Hub
Wi-fi phones
Advantages of Wi-Fi
Allows LANs to be deployed without cabling,
potentially reducing the costs of network
deployment and expansion. Spaces where
cables cannot be run, such as outdoor areas
and historical buildings, can host wireless LANs.
Wi-Fi silicon pricing continues to come down,
making Wi-Fi a very economical networking opti
on and driving inclusion of Wi-Fi in an ever-wide
ning array of devices.
Universal Eofforts
users will share their bandwidth through
their personal wireless routers, which are
supplied with specific software.
An example is FON, a Spanish start-up
created in November 2005. It aims to
become the largest network of hotspots in
the world by the end of 2006 with 30 000
access points.
Wi-Fi in gaming
The PlayStation 3 premium model ($600)
features built-in Wi-Fi
The Xbox 360 features 1 Wi-Fi accessory: A
wireless network adapter.
The Sony PSP includes WLAN to connect to Wi-
Fi hotspots or make wireless connections
The Nintendo DS features many current and
upcoming games that support the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection service such as Mario Kart DS, Metro
id Prime: Hunters and Animal Crossing: Wild Wor
ld
Disadvantages of Wi-Fi
Spectrum assignments and operational
limitations are not consistent worldwide
Power consumption is fairly high
compared to some other standards, makin
g battery life and heat a concern.
Wi-Fi and its support by operating
systems
Microsoft Windows XP has good Wi-Fi
support. It does not support WPA2 natively
and some other protocols need Windows
updates.
Microsoft Windows Vista has improved
Wi-Fi support over Windows XP, but it
automatically connects to unsecured
networks.
WIFI Specifications
Wi-Fi is based on the IEEE 802.11
specifications.
There are currently four deployed
802.11 variations: -
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g, and
802.11n.
What is a Hotspot
A hotspot is any public area where computers
that have been fitted with wireless network
technology can gain access to the Internet.
The computer accomplishes this by contacting a
nearby wireless network with its internal NIC
(Network Interface Card). The NIC seeks out the
radio waves generated by wireless networks.
When it detects a signal strong enough, it asks
permission to log on to the network.
Wireless adapters can plug into
a computer's PC card slot or
USB port.
What is a Power Brick ?