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How WiFi Works | HowStuffWorks

If you've been in an airport, coffee shop, library or hotel recently, chances are you've been right in the middle of a wireless network.Many people also use wireless networking, also called WiFi or 802.11 networking, to connect their computers at home, and some cities are trying to use the technology to provide free or low-cost Internet access to residents.