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LHNCBC-2004-055
Computer Briefs: Wireless Networking - 802.11?
Ackerman MJ
J. Med. Pract. Manag., 2004. 19(4):198-199.
Wi-Fi is the popular term used to refer to the technology that allows wireless networking between local computers and seemingly wireless access to the Internet. Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity and is an obvious play on the audio pre-stereo term IIi-Fi, meaning high fidelity. Setting up a wireless network is inexpensive and reasonably easy to accomplish. Each computer needs a wireless adapter that can be purchased for as little as $50. When the adapter is plugged into the computer, most computers will recognize it and install the necessary software automatically. Today, such adapters are often built into new computers.
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