Because of the Internet’s capabilities, at the 21st century, many would want to stay connected. The Internet carries many opportunities, information, entertainment, news, etc., that we would need it anywhere and anytime. Traditionally, to get connected, we would need to use the cable wire. Now, we openly welcome the method of wireless connectivity.
Wireless networking began at The University of Hawaii back in 1970s. They needed to solve the problem of transferring data from four scattered places in the Hawaiian Islands, thus brining life to the wireless networking.[1] The university's system was not sold to the market though. [2]
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) started developing the Wireless Fidelity, better and quickly known as Wi-Fi, at the 1990s. "The goal was to develop a universal standard that would allow wireless devices from different vendors to communicate successfully with one another."[3] Wi-Fi channels at radio waves to transmit data using several bands. [4]The Wi-Fi LAN uses a 2.4GHz band. [5]
Certainly, being cordlessly connected makes it much more convenient to be in the Internet. It's easier to be online anywhere around the area where the signal of the router. With the Wi-Fi, the number of wires around the house would be less. Another advantage of using a Wi-Fi is that in minimizes costs.[6] The main cost is only in setting up the modem and router. For new users who want to connect to the Internet, there is no need to build another slot on the wall and a wire coming out from it. Internet becomes readily available.
On the other hand, Wi-Fi has some disadvantages. First is that the strength of the transmission speed matters in distance. The further you are, the weaker the speed is. Secondly is the security. Even if the network is protected, it can still be prone to breaching.
In our country (the Philippines), one of major disadvantages of using cellphones with Internet capabilities is that this country is not one of those countries who have Wi-Fi hotspots almost everywhere that we can easily connect to. If we could get connected to the Internet for free anytime with our portable devices (phones, laptops, for example), life could get easier. There wouldn't be any need to spend text messaging when you could just chat with that person if he/she is online. If there's an emergency file that needs to be sent, then that's very doable without a problem. If there's any news that we need to check, again, no problem. When there needs to be a quick research, we can find the information much quicker once we are able to go online instantly.
From being connected through the cable, to without cable, we still have this need or want to have easier or likelier accessibility to the Net. One solution to this is given by our mobile service providers, such as Sun Cellular and Globe Telecom. That usb stick that gives you Internet if you there are cell sites. In this case, you still have to pay monthly. Hopefully, in the years to come, the ease of accessing the Internet for free, or with a good deal with your mobile service provider, would be made so that we could make better use of the Internet. A world wide wireless connectivity.
[1] .
[2] Ibid.
[3] Lehr, William, and Lee W. McKnight. Wireless Internet Access: 3G vs. WiFi? 2002. PDF (http://ebusiness.mit.edu/research/papers/166_LehrMcKnight_WiFi_vs_3G.pdf).
[4] "Wi-Fi (wireless Networking Technology) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia."Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 03 July 2011. (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1473553/Wi-Fi).
[5] Lehr, Lee, Ibid.
[5] Lehr, Lee, Ibid.
[6] Blank, Chris. "The Pros and Cons of Using Wireless Internet Services | EHow.com."EHow | How to Videos, Articles and More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com. Web. 03 July 2011. (http://www.ehow.com/about_5348495_pros-using-wireless-internet-services.html).
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