Coordinator – Ganesh Dhar

Wi-Fi
• What is Wi-Fi ?
– Wi-Fi, which stands for wireless fidelity, in a
play on the older term Hi-Fi , is a wireless
networking technology used across the globe.
Wi-Fi refers to any system that uses the
802.11 standard.
– Wi-Fi technology uses radio for
communication, typically operating at a
frequency of 2.4GHz.
 Wi-Fi
• In a Wi-Fi network, computers with wi-fi network
cards connect wirelessly to a wireless router.
• The router is connected to the Internet by means
of a modem, typically a cable or DSL modem.
• Range :
– A user within 200 feet or so (about 61 meters).
– New wi-fi technologies will extend range from 300 feet
(91.5 meters) to 600 feet (183 meters) and beyond
 Wi-Fi
• History
– IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers) established the 802.11 Group
in1990. Specifications for standard ratified
in1997.
– Initial speeds were 1 and 2 Mbps
– IEEE modified the standard in 1999 to include
802.11 a and b
– 802.11g was added in 2003
 Usage & Applications
• Wi-Fi technology uses radio for communication.
• It is technology designed to cater to the
lightweight computing systems of the future (i.e.;
mobile) and designed to consume minimal
power.
• Mobiles, laptops and various accessories are
designed to be Wi-Fi compatible.
Steps for setting up Wi-Fi
connection
Step 1
-Start up your laptop and once
booted, look for the Wi-Fi
network icon in the bottom
right of the screen.

-Click on the Wi-Fi Connection

icon on bottom right of
screen and you should see
a window that indicates
connection, strength and
duration.

-Click on the Properties tab.

 Step 2
-This window shows the type of
networking card installed. Click on the
Wireless Networks tab.
Step 3
-Once the Wireless Network
Connection Properties window is
open you will have two options
depending on how you set up your
laptop.
-If you do not see any networks
listed in Preferred or Available
networks, you will have to manually
add the SSID(service set identifier).
-Click on Add. You will have to enter
the SSID and WEP key (if required).
Click OK and you should then see
the network you just added in the
Available networks box.
 Step 4
-If you see the correct SSID
showing in the Available Networks,
then you need to click on
Configure in order to enter the
WEP key if that is required.
Step 5
-In this window, enter the SSID for
the Wi-Fi network you want to
access. Make sure you do not
have CAPS lock or NUM lock while
entering the information.
-If a Network key is required, click
on "Data Encryption and then
enter the Network key you have
been provided with. Again make
sure you do not have CAPS or
NUM lock on. Click OK when
entered. If you have entered the
key incorrectly a message will pop
up and you will need to re-enter
the key.
 Step 6
After setting up the connection,
you can see the connection
shortcut by clicking on

START

CONNECT TO

WIRELESS NETWORK
CONNECTION.
 Advantages
• Portability
• No physical media interference
• Easy installation
• Provides a multi-user environment
 Disadvantages
• Security – Greater exposure to risks
• Speed – Slower than cable
• Range – Affected by various medium
- Travels best through open space
- Reduced by walls, glass, water, etc.
• Weak Connection
WHAT IF YOUR CONNECTION IS NOT
SAFE????
 Security Tips

• Use a strong password.

• Shut down the network when it’s not being
used.
• Monitor your network for intruders.
• Don’t waste your time on ineffective
security measures.
 THANK YOU

• Kunal Kundu (A05)

• Subhankar Dey (A13)
• Subhamay Biswas (A14)
• Hari Om Yadav (A19)