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The ins and outs of wireless Internet access
Connected to the Internet via a wireless LAN hotspots or wireless WAN starts with a wireless service provider. When you've got a connection to the Internet, you can surf the Web, check email, send a message to the co-workers, and many more - just like when you are on your desk by using a cable connection. The ins and outs of wireless Internet access

There are many wireless service providers to choose from. There are still associated with the manufacturers, such as service wireless LAN or WAN you get when you buy an HP iPAQ can have wireless, or wireless Web services that you receive as part of the phone package.

Tip: Often better to buy a wireless WAN products with the package because the vendors and service providers (carriers) have collaborated to create a suitable package with hardware and software.

Wireless WAN Providers
Wireless WAN providers offer data services 2G and 3G. 2G services has a limited bandwidth, and faster 3G service. But exactly what applications can be used in this network? Here are some common applications. As you read this list, consider your business plan for mobile wireless (mobile wireless). Is there an application under this that can help achieve your goals?

* SMS (Short Message Services): Sending short messages from one phone to another phone. In some networks, which are required to send the message recipient's phone number; on another network, the message is sent as an email.

* E-mail wirelessly: Sending email from your mobile device. Some providers allow you to enter the mail server on your office network; Others send email through their server supports standard sendiri.Beberapa provider POP (Post Office Protocol) so you can download messages from a free mail account like Yahoo! Or Hotmail.

* IRC (Internet Chat) or IM (Instant Messaging) Wireless: Talk at the same time with business associates and colleagues via private chat interactively, such as instant messaging conversation (instant message).

* Calendar: Synchronize schedules on your wireless device with a computer in the office so as you can schedule meetings and send invitations pertemuan.ule Appointments and send meeting invitations.

* Notice wireless: Receive important information such as daily weather reports, hot news, stock quotes or flight delays.

* Surfing the Internet wirelessly: Use your cell phone or PDA to access the web site via a wireless WAN. Some re mengformat services Web content for better navigation and display on small devices.

* Distribution files wirelessly: Mengirm and receive files from your phone or your PDA - for example, to take pictures and share digital photos.

Note: Many of these wireless services are affected by additional costs. Providers often have to enter specific numbers megabytes per month at a price fixed by adding the cost per kilobyte after you have reached this limit. There are also packages that are not limited, but much more expensive. You can try the service without limit to a few months to see how much data you send, and then after that moved to a cheaper package that suits your needs.

Provider of wireless LAN hotspots
Wireless LAN hotspot providers allow you to use their access point to use the Internet from public locations. Unlike providers WAN, LAN hotspot providers usually do not provide the applications - they only provide services to facilitate your search for hotspots and pay to use it. Alternative hotspot providers include:

* A la carte: When you visit a hotel with wireless LAN Internet service, you may have the option to pay only once for network usage. In this case, you do not need to make arrangements in advance and can pay for services on your hotel bill.

* Roaming Service: You may know a company like iPass and GRIC (Global Reach Internet Connection), which provides global roaming service for Internet access via dial-up. The company now also provides roaming services for wireless LANs, which means they tell you the location of hotspots and ask you the same fee as the fee they charge to you when using a local phone number while on the move away from dial rumah.al number when traveling far from home.

* Service provider of WAN / LAN: wireless WAN providers now also entering the wireless LAN business. For example, if your T-Mobile customer, you can add a WLAN hotspot access T-Mobile to your monthly bill.

What service pack is right for you?
Whether you connect to a WAN or wireless LAN, the following are important factors to consider:

* Range: Where you will need a wireless service? Check the coverage map and a list of hotspots, compare them to the place where you work and frequent travel.

* Budget: How much cost you can afford to spend? Do you need a monthly package, or whether appropriate services are used to pay more according to your needs and your budget?

* Service: For wireless WAN, if the application is provided to meet your business goals? For example, service providers can enter into the e-mail server company?

* Supported devices: If you already have the device, and you try to expand into wireless access, whether the software and services to support the hardware and operating system you have?

* Quality of service: Some providers offer better services than others in specific geographic regions or for some specific applications.

* Contract: In some particular package, you could have stuck to that choice for a long time, and it can be bad when you try to improve your business. Be careful affected the penalty if you cancel subscription early, as the phone "free" that eventually you will pay, too.