An abbreviation for Wireless Fidelity. WiFi is a term used to de...
An abbreviation for Wireless Fidelity. WiFi is a term used to describe the underlying technology of wireless local area networks based on IEEE 802.11 specifications. A person with a WiFi enabled device, such as a computer, telephone, or PDA can connect to the Internet when in the proximity of an access point. The great thing about WiFi is that it allows you to connect the Internet without cables, giving you greater freedom of movement either throughout your house, office, or even outside.
To install your Fonera router follow two basic steps:
1) Connect...
To install your Fonera router follow two basic steps:
1) Connect your Fonera to your broadband Internet connection or modem.
2) Register your Fonera router. Registering your router places your Fon Spot on the Fon Map and grants you free access to millions of other Fon Spots in the Fon WiFi network.
Click here for a detailed explanation of the above steps.
Fon is the world’s largest WiFi community. The idea is that yo...
Fon is the world’s largest WiFi community. The idea is that you share your WiFi internet access at home with the members of the community - called Foneros. In return for sharing, you get free internet access from all hotspots part of the Fon Network worldwide.
Fon, whose investors include Google, Skype, British Telecom and others has grown virally to a membership of over 5 million since its founding in 2006.
People that don’t share their broadband with the Fon Network can still connect to Fon hotspots around the world by purchasing inexpensive access passes.
A Fon Spot is a WiFi hotspot created by a person who has install...
A Fon Spot is a WiFi hotspot created by a person who has installed a Fonera (or a Fon enabled) router. In general, the wireless network name (SSID) of a Fon Spot contains “FON". For example: "FON_FREE_INTERNET”.
Joining the Fon WiFi community is as simple:
1. Buy Fonera (Fon...
Joining the Fon WiFi community is as simple:
1. Buy Fonera (Fon's wireless router) or check if your ISP already has Fon technology installed on your router.
2. Connect it to your existing broadband internet service.
3. Register it and enjoy wireless roaming access throughout the Fon network for free.
When you join Fon you share a small portion of your internet service, and get free access to millions of other Fon community members' hotspots in return.
If you don't have a place to connect a Fonera to broadband, you can still enjoy access to Fon WiFi by buying Fon passes wherever you see the FON_FREE_INTERNET signal. Just create a Fon account and make your purchase by credit card or SMS.
