Hotspot

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Contents 1 Overview 1.1 Private Hotspots 1.2 Public Hotspots 1.3 Commercial Hotspots

[edit] Overview

A Wifi Hotspot is a wireless connection to the internet. The XO can connect to two types of hotspots: 802.11b or 802.11g, also known as Wireless G. The XO can connect to any hotspot, even secure hotspots if the passwords are available.

[edit] Private Hotspots

Private Hotspots are located in homes or businesses, and may be secured by either a password/passphrase or by individual computer MAC Address.

[edit] Public Hotspots

Public hotspots are often located in libraries, schools, malls, and even some hospitals, businesses and homes. These hotspots are free and open to the public.

• The New York City Library System has free wifi hotspots
• FON has public hotspots throughout North & South America and Europe
• Apple Store Offers public hotspots for anyone

[edit] Commercial Hotspots

Commercial hotspots are hotspots that either require a fee or are available only to clients of the establishment. Many hotels and restaurants now have hotspots free of charge to the customers, and some have this service available for a small fee. Most airports have hotspot access available for a fee.

Some commercial enterprises that have hotspot access are:

• T-Mobile - One Year Free Access for G1G1 Donors
• Boingo - Subscription or Pay per Use
• AT&T - Free for AT&T DSL or U-Verse Customers
• McDonalds - Pay per use