Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Wireless
There are a number of ways in which you can access the internet. If you don’t want to use a cable then the best option is to use a mobile wireless network. This is a very popular method as you are able to use the internet wherever you are at home and when you’re out and about if it is in a hotspot.
If you are new to using wireless then you may have a few questions or reservations. Here we cover a couple of the frequently asked questions regarding wireless, firstly home wireless and secondly mobile wireless.
1. How many computers can share one router?
It is understandable to wonder how many computers can connect to the internet using the same router. It is of course a worry if you are thinking about setting up a network at home but you are not sure about how many computers you will be able to connect up at one time. Don’t panic though.
The majority of routers advertise that they can support up to a whopping 255 devices at one time. In your own home you won’t need to worry about this, but when you are out and about, perhaps in a cafe where there is wireless, they is a chance that there could be over 225 people trying to use it. However this is highly unlikely.
2. Is it legal to use open access WiFi?
It could be easy to assume that connecting to any wireless network is OK. After all, the idea of it is to make access to the internet easier, so if you can’t get online then what is the point? The problem is though that sometimes if you manage to get on an unsecured network, even if it is open it may not actually be legal. It all depends on whether you personally have the service provider’s permission.
They will also have terms of service which can be things like, not using it at certain points in the day, having a limit on the network bandwidth that can be used. Certain activities may also not be allowed, such as visiting adult sites for example. So you can’t just borrow your neighbor’s Clear internet or whatever it is, particularly if you don’t have permission. In the US you will find that in certain states it is illegal to enter networks that are unauthorized, which could very well be the person next to you. It’s always best to check.
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