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2. Near-me area network - Wikipedia

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   A near-me area network is a logical grouping of communication devices that are in close physical proximity to each other, but not necessarily connected to the same communication network infrastructure. Thus, two smartphones connected via different mobile carriers may form a near-me area network. [1] [citation needed]

3. Wi-Fi positioning system - Wikipedia

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   Wi-Fi positioning system (WPS, WiPS or WFPS) is a geolocation system that uses the characteristics of nearby Wi‑Fi access points to discover where a device is located. [1]It is used where satellite navigation such as GPS is inadequate due to various causes including multipath and signal blockage indoors, or where acquiring a satellite fix would take too long.

4. Local area network - Wikipedia

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   A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a single physical location. It is the most common type of computer network, used in homes and buildings including offices or schools, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] for sharing data and devices between each other, including Internet access .

5. Wireless community network - Wikipedia

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   Wi-Fi was quickly adopted by technology enthusiasts and hobbyists, because it was an open standard and consumer Wi-Fi hardware was comparatively cheap. [7] Wireless community networks started out by turning wireless access points designed for short-range use in homes into multi-kilometre long-range Wi-Fi by building high-gain directional ...

6. Wi-Fi hotspot - Wikipedia

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   Public Wi-Fi hotspot in Zürich. According to statista.com, in the year 2022, there are approximately 550 million free Wi-Fi hotspots around the world. [14] The U.S. NSA warns against connecting to free public Wi-Fi. [15] Free hotspots operate in two ways: Using an open public network is the easiest way to create a free hotspot.

7. Municipal wireless network - Wikipedia

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   Delhi - free Wi-Fi service in Delhi's Khan Market (August 2014), [21] free WiFi service in Delhi's Connaught Place (November 2014), [22] free Wi-Fi service at New Delhi Railway Station (December 2014) [23] Greater Noida — paid, operated by Maksat Technologies (P) Ltd. [citation needed] Kolkata, India - free 4G service by Reliance Jio ...