- Capitol Broadband high-speed wireless Internet is a type of Internet service that allows users to connect at high speeds (up to 50 times faster than dial-up Internet depending on the speed of the modem) without using any phone cables or Ethernet cords. Wireless Internet is especially convenient for laptop users, as it enables them to take their already portable computer great distances away from their modem and still have Internet access. It is also useful for desktop computers, as it saves valuable space where wires once took up.
- The basic setup of Capitol Broadband high-speed wireless Internet is surprisingly simple. A high-speed modem connects to the Internet via a coaxial cable provided by your Internet service provider. The modem then connects to your wireless router via a cable. The modem sends information to the router, which is then converted to a digital signal that can be transmitted over the airwaves. A wireless card inserted into the computer receives the signal and converts it back into data that can then be used by the computer in the normal fashion.
- Due to the limitations of standard, consumer-level home routers, your Capitol Broadband high-speed wireless Internet service will have a limited range of about 120 feet. This means that as long as a person stays within that distance away from the router, he will still be able to access the Internet on a laptop or any portable devices he may have. As the signal is capable of being transmitted through walls, this range is normally more than enough for the standard user. However, if additional range should become necessary, range boosters and higher-capacity wireless routers can be purchased over the Internet.
