Gather the Necessary Items
The hardware for the simple free hotspot solution consists of a wireless router.
When looking for the equipment, it is best to stick with the recommended products. These products are used in this book when showing applicable configuration screens, so if you are new to wireless, it is highly recommended that you use this same equipment.
Tip
Most of the equipment that you need for the simple free hotspot should be available at local consumer electronics stores. You might also try searching Internet stores, such as Amazon.com and Buy.com.
No specific features are required for the wireless router; it just needs to be compliant with Wi-Fi.
Figure 4-2 shows the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router, which is the wireless router I recommend.
Figure 4-2. Recommended Wireless Router
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (model #WRT54G) typically costs between $25 and $70, depending on where you purchase it.
Similar Posts:
- Figuring the Costs
- How Wi-Fi Works
- Set Up the Wireless Router
- How Users Find Hotspots
- Configure Additional Settings
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