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Connect your phone, computer or entire workplace with wireless technologyBy Erin Brereton, Owner Chicago Journalist Media If your office is a tangled, trip-inducing mess of wires, extension cords and power strips, it may be time to unplug and consider wireless technology.
A number of wireless service options exist that allow you to connect to the Internet, make phone calls, link office devices and computers without plugging them into a phone jack -- or each other.
Wireless technology, often called WiFi, also allows you to be extremely mobile. WiFi can give laptops online access in locations that offer the service; enable cell phones to provide real-time geographical information and directions and even create a wireless network that will allow you to print a photo from a computer from across the room.
Wireless technology options include:
1. Wireless Internet services.
2. Cell phones with wireless service.
3. A Bluetooth wireless network.
4. Wireless technology routers.
Connect to the Internet using wireless technology or WiFi
Offering faster browsing and more mobility than dial-up, WiFi Internet connections allow you to get online without plugging your computer directly into a phone outlet. Instead, a WiFi router is connected to your phone line, providing a signal your wireless Internet accessible computer will pick up. Many public places, including restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses, also offer wireless Internet access to their customers for free or for a small fee. Wireless service can be obtained from phone service, cable, satellite and local and national Internet service providers, which build a wireless network for a city/region or large pool of users, respectively.
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Frequent travelers and business owners hoping to work outside their office may want to purchase an annual subscription to a wireless service like T-Mobile HotSpot, which offers wireless Internet connectivity in many airports, hotels and Starbucks for about $30 a month. Learn where HotSpots are and register on T-Mobile's site. Boingo is another WiFi provider, with global service and day-only rates; it's wireless rates are as low as $21.95 a month.
Make calls with a wireless technology cell phone
Cell phones now provide more than just free long distance. Phones with GPS receivers can instantly provide maps and driving directions via a GPS navigation wireless service subscription or a software package. Prepaid cell phones may require you to buy a phone, but will offer infrequent users the option to pay as they go for wireless service, as opposed to paying a set monthly fee. Smart phones can also offer employees one-stop tech shopping, providing a cell phone, e-mail capabilities and more. An e-mail and smart phone wireless service designed specifically for small business owners costs about $30 to $40 per month.
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Choose a phone that can also wirelessly exchange information with your computer, like the BlackBerry Pearl. AccuTracking GPS software works on Motorola iDEN cell phones or RIM BlackBerry phones carried by Nextel and Boost Mobile. Nextel also offers GPS wireless service for BlackBerry and Sprint phones that give directions and tracks asset, inventory, job and event data. For prepaid cell phones, view the list of wireless service providers at Business.com.
Use Bluetooth wireless telecommunications
Bluetooth technology allows you to securely connect PDAs, computers, cameras and phones by creating a wireless network with a low-power radio spectrum. It's similar to WiFi, and can interact with a wireless network, but Bluetooth functions on a shorter, three to 30 foot range. Bluetooth can increase mobility by connecting headsets and cell phones and computer calendars and contact lists into a wireless network.
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To check and see if your current phone, computer or other device features Bluetooth wireless network capabilities, check out the company's product directory. Bluetooth also allows you to select specific tasks and design solutions using its Assembler feature.
Use a wireless technology router
Most notebook computers now come with WiFi capability. However, a wireless technology router may be needed to help non-wireless desktop computers connect wirelessly to the Internet. Wireless routers use radio signals or Ethernet cables to connect computers -- and to connect them to the Internet. Most give about 100 feet of coverage, making a wireless network work well in a home office. A mobile router also can help employees on the road quickly connect multiple devices to the Internet using a cell phone signal in their car, hotel or elsewhere. Some companies use mobile routers in branch offices where employees only need limited wireless Internet access.
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PC Magazine picked the Kyocera KR1 as the top mobile router in a recent comparison because of its easy set-up and ability to share Alltel, Sprint or Verizon service. With a data-capable cell phone connected to a USB port on the device, the KR1 will give several computers high-speed wireless service.
- Encrypting or setting routers to require a password in order to use wireless technology will prevent them from being accessible to all computers within range.
- Note that when connecting more than one desktop computer via a wireless Internet router, you'll likely need more than one connection device.
- If you're hoping to set up your office as a wireless network using Bluetooth wireless technology, confirm that any computers, phones and other tech items are Bluetooth compatible before buying them.
- GPS software may be more helpful than a GPS service in remote areas because it doesn't require a wireless service signal.
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Develops signal processing technology for channel resolution. Primary product is CRS", the channel resolution system which is a suite of signal processing algorithms that address the most severe broadband channel impairments.
Manufacturer and developer of wireless local access products for Internet service providers (ISPs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs). The company's wireless access products are sold in the form of turnkey solutions to Internet service provi
Wholly owned subsidiary of British Telecom Plc (BT) offering a full range of telecoms solutions to the Irish market through its data, Internet and voice products as well as residential and mobile services.
Team of professionals specializing in the design, implementation and support of wireless wide area networks based in North Scituate, MA.
Developer of telecommunication products based on advanced infrared transmission technology.
Provider of a combination of satellite services along with digital maritime data networks for communications at sea.
Designs and markets web-to-wireless technology that expands the capabilities of handheld and wireless communications devices used by mobile professionals and consumers; based in Dallas, TX.
Sells wireless LAN, data communication and telecommunication kits that utilize advanced spread spectrum radio technology for use as a Local Loop Bypass; based in New Orleans, LA.
Manufacturer of LGCell(tm) wireless office distributed antenna systems, providing plug-and-play cellular coverage to public and private facilities; and PCS Extender(tm), a low-to-medium power repeater. Products are sold to telecommunications industry ser
Specializes in solving the problem of local loop and/or Last-Mile connectivity using wireless access technologies.
Provides wireless products and solutions to the domestic and international markets including alphanumeric paging systems and trunked radio networks.
Corporation designs, manufactures and distributes fixed terrestrial wireless Internet and telecom data and voice networking components and systems.
Provider of design, development and manufacturing services specializing in electronic, wireless communications, control, measuring, monitoring and data acquisition products. Services are provided to multiple industries.
Manufacturer of wireless LAN adapters and access paint hubs. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
Provides wireless Wide Area Networking specializing in the needs of the Education, Business, Government, and Medical communities; based in Dayton Ohio.
High technology start-up offering a new type of Phase Lock Loop (PLL). PLLs with the unique feature of Zero Lock Time. Designed for bluetooth, cellular and wireless applications demanding high performances.
Provides lightning/electromagnetic pulse and grounding solutions for the communications industry. Products include: coax entry panels, cellular and PCS protectors, in-line power mains, global positioning system (GPS) coaxial protectors, rack panel compone
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Produces wireless LAN and WAN communications products.
Owned by Ericsson, Matsushita, Motorola, Nokia and Psion, Symbian aims to promote standards for the interoperation of Wireless Information Devices with wireless networks, content services, messaging and enterprise wide solutions.
International group of telecom, information technology and media companies providing wireless services, including mobile telephony, satellite and broadcasting networks and fixed platforms.
Designs, develops and manufactures cabled and wireless video and data communication products.
Provider of digital wireless communications in the US.
Delivers high speed wireless networking solutions for corporate, education and government requirements.
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Wireless
If someone had told Alexander Bell that his talking machine would someday be smaller than a deck of cards, he probably would have agreed. The spirit of invention knows no limits. One of the most recent explosions in the technology world is the wireless form of communication. Mr. Bell's telephone doesn't even need wires anymore.
As a society, America is getting used to cordless phones, cell phones and even our keyboards are seldom connect to the computer. While using a router with no wires to connect our computers to each other and the internet is common, there is also a way to provide remote businesses with internet with all the benefits of DSL, with none of the wires. ... more
If someone had told Alexander Bell that his talking machine would someday be smaller than a deck of cards, he probably would have agreed. The spirit of invention knows no limits. One of the most recent explosions in the technology world is the wireless form of communication. Mr. Bell's telephone doesn't even need wires anymore.
As a society, America is getting used to cordless phones, cell phones and even our keyboards are seldom connect to the computer. While using a router with no wires to connect our computers to each other and the internet is common, there is also a way to provide remote businesses with internet with all the benefits of DSL, with none of the wires.
Wireless internet is a service provided through which the internet signal is beamed to your home or office rather than being hooked up through phone or cable lines. The original signal is still DSL, so VoIP phone systems can still be utilized, but the incoming signal comes without the benefit of wires. This is great for businesses that are so remote that speeds are sacrificed when using the actual DSL cable system.
As you search for an ISP in your area, using the resources on the left side of this page, you might want to ask them if they currently have, or expect to have, service without cables.