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WIRELESS.CNET.COM: CNET EDITORS' GUIDE TO WIRELESS
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At home, in the office, even in the coffee shop next door: it's all around you. Wireless networking is taking the world by storm, fueled by inexpensive gear, simpler software, and broader access availability. Whether you are buying a new notebook or hunting for a hot spot, this special report from CNET's experts will help you cut the cord.

What you need to know about wireless
What's all the fuss about Wi-Fi? What can I do with it? And what do I need to make it happen? Here's the straight story.
A week of living wirelessly
In which our intrepid editor spends a week roaming the San Francisco Bay Area armed with nothing but a Wi-Fi-enabled notebook. Comedy ensues.
The future of wireless
The wireless networking revolution is just beginning. Find out what the future of wireless will bring.

CNET editors' ultimate wireless gear
IBM ThinkPad X31
NOTEBOOKS
IBM ThinkPad X31
A 3.6-pound ultraportable with the features and performance of a desktop replacement, including both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless.
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HANDHELDS
HP iPaq H5550
The ultimate PDA with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless, 128MB of RAM, biometric security, and the new Pocket PC 2003.
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NETWORKING
Linksys WRT55AG Wireless A+G broadband router
This complete home network in a box supports all three wireless standards and includes a router, a cable and DSL gateway, a firewall, and a four-port switch.
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SOFTWARE
ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0
If you have a cable or DSL connection, you need this personal firewall to protect your PC. It's that simple.
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More wireless products:

Wireless glossary
hot spot - In wireless networking, a hot spot is a specific part of an access point's range in which the general public can walk up and use the network. The service may be available only for a fee.
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CNET's Hotspot Zone
Want the Web wherever, whenever? Wireless networking is going public, with thousands of so-called hot spots throughout the United States. For a list of hot spots near you, just enter your zip code.

Wireless options at a glance
802.11g
802.11b
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