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Introduction With the growing popularity and accessibility of wireless computer networks comes an increased interest in privacy and security. Last year, over 40 million people in North America surfed or worked wirelessly. Whether you access the internet via a wireless network provided by your local Starbucks, your public library, or your neighbor, there are some important things you should consider. The Definition - Wi-Fi: the most commonly used wireless network in computer systems. Wi-Fi is the generic term for wireless fidelity and specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients. - Secure network: requires a password to access the network. A secure network is the safest way to surf the web wirelessly. The Explanation Wi-Fi networks enable Internet access by broadcasting radio waves that are picked up by a Wi-Fi receiver on another computer. Anyone can try to break into a network broadcasting a signal, thus there is an increased need for security. You can secure your network by setting up a unique user id and password. It's best to keep your username generic, as anyone can see it by surfing for wireless connections. The Reason Benefits of a Wi-Fi network:
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