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Technology:
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Overview
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Connect devices quickly and easily, without wires or
complex gear.
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Network your home or office and move around while staying
connected the whole time.
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Stay connected virtually anytime, anywhere, without having
to hunt for hotspots or pay access fees.
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Range
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Up to 328 ft/100 m
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100-300 ft depending on obstructions
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Limited only by cell signal strength
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Bandwidth
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Low (not for transferring large files)
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High (as capable as a traditional
LAN
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Midrange (can transfer large files if necessary)
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Initial cost
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Midrange
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Low
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Low
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Ongoing cost
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Minimal
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Minimal
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Low monthly access charges
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Require initial activation?
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No
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No
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Yes
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Security concerns?
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Minimal
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Substantial, but easily controlled
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Minimal
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Easy to retrofit onto older systems?
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Yes, with
USB
Bluetooth card
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Varies depending on age of equipment
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Yes, if the notebook has a PC Card slot free
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