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re: Home WiFi, not cox or at&t
Posted on 6/8/17 at 9:34 am to CarRamrod
Posted on 6/8/17 at 9:34 am to CarRamrod
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do people really not understand the difference between WiFi and the internet?
That is a clear a resounding YES.
Folks you have an ISP (Internet Service Provider). There are usually at MOST 3 companies in your area that provide Internet capabilities.
The two boxes you buy at Best Buy are a wireless modem / wireless router. You can even buy one that contains both inside one box.
These boxes have different manufacturers: Belkin, ASUS, LinkSys, Netgear, Motorola, etc.
You are welcome.
Edit: Your ISP provides service. Those boxes allow you to tap into said service and provide LAN/WiFi to your home or place of business.
This post was edited on 6/8/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 6/8/17 at 1:04 pm to 50_Tiger
Interesting factoid:
WiFi actually is a Kleenex/Xerox type work that originated from the first company that started it. The WiFi Alliance was the trade association to hold the WiFi trademark under which most products are sold.
Also WLAN whish is known as Wireless LAN actually stood for WaveLAN underwhich were the ones who invented the wireless products and invented "WiFi"
I had to get the specifics off of Wiki but i knew the jist prior.
WiFi actually is a Kleenex/Xerox type work that originated from the first company that started it. The WiFi Alliance was the trade association to hold the WiFi trademark under which most products are sold.
Also WLAN whish is known as Wireless LAN actually stood for WaveLAN underwhich were the ones who invented the wireless products and invented "WiFi"
I had to get the specifics off of Wiki but i knew the jist prior.
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