What Are WiFi Hotspots..??

And How Do I Find One..?

Hotspots are areas where WiFi radio signals can be picked up by your computer. At home, a wireless router (such as the one shown at right) does the job to make your entire home a hotspot.

Away from home hotspots can be found in most airports, libraries, hotels and a growing number of cafes, as well as other places. There are people known as "Warchalkers" who, once they have found a WiFi connection at a particular spot, will write the necessary connection details on a nearby wall in, of course, chalk. This practice can be illegal in certain jurisdictions, although the laws are generally unclear at this time.

As more hotspots appear the WiFi coverage will expand and WiFi will become a more widely used and popular alternative. Eventually WiFi coverage will be no different from the Cell Phone network we take for granted.