Summary
Almost any public area that offers wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) access to users of laptops, Wi-Fi phones, PDAs, and other devices is considered a hotspot. They often are found in train stations, bookstores, school campuses, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, department stores, coffee shops, supermarkets and other public areas. Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) is the trade name for a popular wireless technology used in home networks, mobile phones, video games and more.
Features
• Speeds from 11 Mbps to 54 Mpbs
• Coverage from 100 feet to 300 feet from each access point or extension antenna
• Wall- or ceiling-mounted external antennas
• Unlicensed spectrum in 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Hotspot billing platforms that allow providers to charge for access time
• Custom branding to Web site access
• Enclosures for outdoor installations
Benefits
• Attracts customers to the location
• Provides advertising opportunities
• Offers a potential profit center
• Deploys quickly
• Offers easy installation and maintenance
