How Wi-Fi Works by Anna Mercina

Have you ever wondered how Wi-Fi works? Have you ever wanted to know the difference between Wi-Fi and 3g? One cool fact about Wi-Fi is that Wi-Fi stands for wireless internet- faltering intermittent. Another cool fact is that Wi-Fi gets you internet access. Continue reading to find out more interesting facts about Wi-Fi.

How to connect to Wi-Fi

One interesting fact is that “Wi-Fi uses radio waves to allow electronic devices to exchange data or to connect to the internet.” Wi-Fi is sometimes not allowed in airplanes because the radio waves interfere with the way the airplane works because airplanes use radio waves to fly a little. If somebody uses Wi-Fi on an airplane, the plane could either crash or have the possibility to lose control and crash. (Wikipedia.com).

How to get Wi-Fi in your home

Next, you have to have a Wi-Fi router in order to connect your wireless device to Wi-Fi. The wireless router allows radio waves to get to your wireless device so that your device gets Wi-Fi. (Wikipedia.com).

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Keeping your Wi-Fi safe

Another important fact is that you should always make a password for your Wi-Fi. If you don’t make a password, someone could hack into your wireless device and steel all of your personal information.

The difference between Wi-Fi and 3G

Also, the difference between Wi-Fi and 3g is that 3g gets you internet access everywhere you go. Wi-Fi only gets you internet access at places with Wi-Fi routers. Usually, homes have Wi-Fi routers. If homes don't, the place can't get Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi all day

Lastly, you should automatically have Wi-Fi when you get home. The Wi-Fi router stays on all day so that when you leave the house and return home, your device will be connected to Wi-Fi.

As you can see, Wi-Fi uses radio waves to connect to your wireless device, you should always make a password for your Wi-Fi or else someone could hack into your device.    

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