Drawbacks and benefits of wireless networking

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Question: As wireless networks obtain popularity there is an rising number of households using them for their home networking requirements. What advantages exist in having a wireless network in your home instead of a wired network? What are the disadvantages? An increasing number of businesses are also offering wireless Internet connections (hotspots) to their customers. Use the Internet to research three hotspots in your area. List each hotspot and any fees associated with using them.

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