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Notes stronger is the coverage on the radio network. The radio technology is a complete package deal
as it offers a safe and consistent connectivity. Radio bands such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz depend on
wireless hardware such as Ethernet protocol and CSMA. Initially, Phase Shift Keying (PSK), a
modulation method for conveying data was used, however now it has been replaced with CCK.

Caselet Airtel Launches Wi-Fi Services in Mumbai ‘Hot-spots’

irtel has launched wireless fidelity services in eight ‘hot spots’ in Mumbai that
include the Bombay Gymkhana, Café Mocha (coffee shop) outlets, Cha Bar at
AOxford Bookstores and some other well-known city restaurants.

The company is planning 12 more wi-fi zones in the city by the end of the current month,
said a news release from Airtel, mostly at airport lounges and hotel lobbies.
Wi-Fi launches by the company will follow in cities such as Delhi and Bangalore.

“With Mumbai being the financial capital of the country, complemented by a sizeable
population of international visitors, the launch of the Airtel wi-fi service is all set to
significantly enhance the productivity of our customer while enabling them to be online
while on the move,” said Mr Jayant Khosla, CEO, Bharti Cellular, Mumbai circle.

Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/10/05/stories/2004100502521700.htm

7.3.1 Features of “Wi-Fi” Technology

Wi-Fi has brought a new aspect in the ground of networking. The broadcast of data is completed
via radio waves and the cost of cables for network lying down. Wi-Fi enables a user to get access
to internet anywhere in the given location. Now you can make a network in Hotels, Libraries,
colleges, universities, campus, private institutes, and coffee shops and even on a public place to
make your business more profitable and connect with their client any time. Wi-Fi makes waves
for business with their highly effective cable less media.

Unmatched mobility and elasticity: Wi-Fi, is allowing new intensity of connectivity
without giving up functions. Wi-Fi introduced various types of utilities such music
streamers that transmit your music to speakers without any wire you can also play music
from the remote computer or any other attached to the network. The most important now
you can play online radio. Wifi technology system is rather remarkable, you can download
songs, send email and transfer files expediently at sky-scraping speed and you can move
your computer easily because your Wi-Fi network has no cable to disrupt your work so
we can say that it is quite easy, helpful and most of all expedient.

Support an entire age bracket: Wi-Fi technology has several advantages it support an
entire age bracket and create a connection between components on the same network and
have ability to transfer data between the devices and enable different kind of devices such
as game, MP3 player, PDA’s and much more!
It’s convenient and everywhere: Wi-Fi is a convenient technology and where the range
station exists you are online during travel you can equip with a Wi-Fi network and set up
shop anyplace. You will automatically connect with internet if you are near hotspot. These
days Wi-Fi exist everywhere with all its wonders.

More faster and secure: With Wi-Fi you can get high speed of internet because it is very fast
than DSL and Cable connection you can establish a Wifi network in small space now you

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