Free Wi-Fi Internet Hotspot in 12201 zip code - ALBANY NY Free WiFi Locations

We have listed here all Free WiFi Internet Hotspot location in 12201 ALBANY,Grab your coffee and enjoy Free WiFi Internet.

Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity.

A simple definition of Wi-Fi hotspot internet is – “It is a place where wireless internet is accessible at free of cost through your mobile device”. Usually airports, railway stations, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops offer free open wireless internet connection to their customers; however Internet is only accessible in certain range.

Lets be a little technical and understand how it is working.

These stores or sites setup a wireless network using router and modem. Define the SSID (name of network to identify) for it.

They can keep it open or secure it using encryption key. Each wireless network has certain range of signals. When you take your portable device in their range your device automatically detects their SSID. You can connect any SSID and enjoy internet. You may need to put encrypted key in case of secure network.

Companies like Starbuck, Barnes & Noble, FedEx, McDonald offer free Wi-Fi internet in their various stores. You can take your laptop, iPad or any portable device there and enjoy free Wi-Fi high speed internet.