How Does Wi-Fi Work?

by Mark Weakland

Overview

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496680716
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	High Tech Science at Home
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Wi-Fi? 4

Chapter 1 No Wires for Wi-Fi 6

Chapter 2 The Roots of Wi-Fi 10

Chapter 3 How Wi-Fi Works 18

Chapter 4 The Many Uses of Wi-Fi 24

Chapter 5 Wi-Fi Problems, Wi-Fi Solutions 32

Chapter 6 Wi-Fi in the Future 38

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

Discusses how science and technology influence society and the natural world as stated in the Next Generation Science Standards; Uses everyday examples that connect to the real-world experiences of readers; High-interest topic ties to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) curriculum; Carefully leveled, high-interest text will engage even the most reluctant readers