whats the difference betweeen bluetooth and wifi?
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bluetooth is :\nA global initiative by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba to set a standard for cable-free connectivity between mobile phones, mobile PCs, handheld computers and other peripherals. It will use short-range radio links in the 2.gGHZ Instrumentation Scientific and Medical (ISM) "free band".\ndesigned for sending information between mobile phones. \nand wifi is:\nShort for ‘wireless fidelity’. A term for certain types of wireless local area networks (WLAN) that use specifications conforming to IEEE 802.11b. WiFi has gained acceptance in many environments as an alternative to a wired LAN. Many airports, hotels, and other services offer public access to WiFi networks so people can log onto the Internet and receive emails on the move. These locations are known as hotspots.\ndesigned for wireless internet
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Bluetooth uses digital radio wave similar to WiFi
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If you have built-in wifi, then you should just have to enable the wireless radio, search for available networks, and then configure your laptop for the network.  You can enable the radio through a wifi utility or via a button on your laptop.  Once it is enabled, you should be able to detect any available wifi networks.  If you find an available network, then you will need to configure your laptop with the appropriate information such as the SSID and the encryption key.
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I believe it is theoretically possible, but not practical.  The bluetooth technology that is common now has a very low bandwidth.  That is why you just generally see keyboards, mice, and some printers on bluetooth.  If you were to try all-out networking or gaming through bluetooth, it would be as bad (if not worse) than if it were a dialup connection.  They are quickly coming out with new generations of bluetooth that can handle more data at one time, though.  Just get a normal broadband router and set up your home network that way.  You won't sacrifice any speed at all, compared to doing it through bluetooth.
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Unfortunately you can't use bluetooth to share your internet connection. Bluetooth uses a different technology not compatible with your network adapter.\n\nI would suggest using a Linksys Wireless G router and getting a USB wireless adapter for each PC. I have used it hundreds of times with clients and it works great.
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Bluetooth technology is a cutting-edge open specification that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and notebook computers, handhelds, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, camera phones, printers, digital cameras, headsets, keyboards and even a computer mouse. Bluetooth wireless technology uses a globally available frequency band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility. In a nutshell, Bluetooth technology unplugs your digital peripherals and makes cable clutter a thing of the past.
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Wi-Fi (also WiFi, Wi-fi, Wifi, or wifi) is a brand originally licensed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to describe the underlying technology of wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. Wi-Fi is now so pervasive, and the term so generic, that the brand is no longer protected and it appears in Webster's dictionary.\n\nLots more info. at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wifi
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It may be true if you're on the Verizon network, but no, it's not correct.\n\nMany bluetooth devices can provide an internet connection to a bluetooth enabled laptop. In fact I know T-mobile carries one that is not made by Blackberry.
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go for Bluetooth, simplest and easiest
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Bluetooth or Infra red if your phone/ computer has them. You will need to set these up on your computer network settings though and adjust the firewall settings. Failing that most new ish phones come with a usb adapter that you can plug into your computer. If you have loaded the phone software on the PC then windows will identify the new hardware attachment when you plug it in.
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If you have a bluetooth "button" on your laptop, it's the first time I've heard of one.  If you want to know whether bluetooth (capability) is installed or enabled on your laptop, here's how: 1.Find "My Computer". If you have Windows 98, it's right on the desktop. If you have Windows XP, click on the "Start" button, then you'll be able to see "My Computer".\n\nNow, right-click on "My Computer", and select "Properties", at the bottom. Then, click on "Hardware", then "Device Manager".  If you have Bluetooth capability installed, it will be listed in the "Device Manager".  To see whether it's enabled, after left-clicking on the plus (+) sign next to it, right-click on it, and select "Properties" again. At the bottom will be a little drop down box that says "Device usage", and it will either be enabled or disabled from there.
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And now the easy way.  There is usually a sticker somewhere near the keyboard advertising that the laptop is Bluetooth enabled.  That is one thing that some companies think that you should be proud of.
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=What+is+microsoft+bluetooth+stack&btnG=Search
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WIFI: Short for ‘wireless fidelity’. A term for certain types of wireless local area networks (WLAN) that use specifications conforming to IEEE 802.11b. WiFi has gained acceptance in many environments as an alternative to a wired LAN. Many airports, hotels, and other services offer public access to WiFi networks so people can log onto the Internet and receive emails on the move. These locations are known as hotspots.\n\nBROADBAND: Broadband comes from the words "broad bandwidth" and is used to describe a high-capacity, two-way link between an end user and access network suppliers capable of supporting full-motion, interactive video applications.
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Dongle refers to any device that you attach to your computer. If your device is Bluetooth it means it is capable of Transmitting and Recieving.
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ur answer is so unorganized i hardly got the idea..\nanyway if u are using bluetooth from a laptop and connecting with a mobile, then u can say that the problem is that u got a virus from ur phone while connected PC - > <- Bluetooth
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blue tooth is a modern technolgy which allows transfer of data between two machines in a wireless fashion... for e.g u can pass info between two cell phones havin bluetooth ... without paying any money... to sum its useful to transfer info betweeen two bluetooth enabled device....