WiFi Dummy Question...Any Experts Answer This?

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WiFi Dummy Question...Any Experts Answer This?

OK...I am very unclear on even what WiFi is, even though I've read about it. I suppose all I need to know is that it is a wireless protcol and there are hotspots.

OK...so I just bought an iPhone. I have it set to join available WiFi networks. It shows 3 of them whenever I try to connect with Safari, but all have LOCKS on them and want you to enter a password. How do you join and get a password?

Thanks for explaining, I'm new to this Wi Fi thing..

Tom

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10), 2.5 Ram

Posted on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 6, 2007 9:32 PM in response to oceantracks

WiFi is the wireless networks that your iPhone (or your laptop) would use to connect to the internet. For example, if you have an AirPort Base Station plugged into your home DSL or Cable modem, that's a WiFi network. My guess is that your iPhone is picking up wireless networks set up in your neighbors' houses, and they are password-protected. If they weren't password-protected, they wouldn't have a lock next to them, and you'd be able to connect.

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Answer 2

Jul 6, 2007 11:24 PM in response to oceantracks

Go here: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

It will make you smarter.

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Answer 3

Jul 7, 2007 3:10 AM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

Oceantracks,

one other thing....

You don't get a password. Mainly because it's someone's personal network. That would be considered "stealing" wireless internet access. That is the main reason why people password protect their wifi setup 😉

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