Do you know this wireless symbol?

We are surrounded by various computer symbols in our daily lives. If you look around, you can spot some on your computer, router and almost anything related to computers. I will be describing some of the most common symbols in this blog.

Wi-fi Symbol

This symbol symbolizes any wireless device compliant with 802.11a/b/g/n standard. You can see this symbol on computers, printers, smart phones, routers and networking equipment. You can find this symbol in coffee shops that offer wifi internet access to it's customers. To access wi-fi in a coffee shop, you have to click on the wireless connections manager in the bottom right corner of the task bar and select the local network. Most public wifi's are free; however, most private networks are secured and cannot be accessed without a key.

WiMAX Symbol

WiMAX symbol is new to the wireless world. It is part of the fourth generation cellular wireless standard (4G). This symbol will be common in 2011 when Sprint and Clearwire add more devices and network infrastructure. 4G is the replacement for the current 3G data and cellular standard used by all cellular companies. 4G networks are much faster than current 3G networks and can transfer more data.

Lte Symbol

LTE is also a newcomer to the wireless world. It is also part of the fourth generation cellular wireless standard (4G). This symbol will be common in 2011 when Verizon and AT&T will launch their commercial 4G networks and add more devices. LTE networks are also much more efficient than current 3G networks.