Chapter 9. Taking Advantage of Wireless HotSpots

IN THIS CHAPTER:

About Wireless Hotspots

Use the Web to Locate Hotspots

Detect WiFi Hotspots and Connect

Fine-Tune Hotspot Connection Parameters

About Wardriving

Having a notebook computer that is WiFi-enabled allows you to take advantage of restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and other businesses that provide their clients with free access to the Internet through a wireless hotspot. In this chapter, we take a look at what WiFi hotspots are, how to find them, and how to connect to them.