[LINK] Why wi-fi is the next big thing

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WHY WI-FI IS THE NEXT BIG THING
The capabilities of current Wi-Fi wireless technologies, also
know as 802.11b, have soared past earlier versions, writes
William Gurley. New Wi-Fi systems can transmit seven times
faster than a regular T1 connection. Gurley notes that many
universities, such as Stanford and Carnegie Mellon, have
employed Wi-Fi to give Web access to their students without the
lengthy installation of CAT5 wires. He now sees Wi-Fi expanding
to home networking use. Having a Wi-Fi system installed at home
allows users to access the Web from any room in the house,
without running cables. In addition, many public places such as
airports, hotels, and restaurants are teaming with such companies
as Wayport, MobileStar, and Airwave to deploy Wi-Fi technologies.
And some startups are focusing on implementing Wi-Fi systems in
major cities. But these systems would require access points
placed on rooftops. Gurley argues that this strategy is likely
to tax the limits of today's technology. He also notes that
Wi-Fi may pose a threat to 3G services if installation becomes
easier. (Fortune, 5 March 2001)
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