Wi-Fi overview:
Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelity) is a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) technology that enables laptops, personal computers, PDA’s, and other devices to easily connect to the internet. Technically known as IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi is cheaper and faster than standard Ethernet cable and other common wire based LAN technologies.
Perhaps the best known example of wireless technology is the cellular telephone. A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a personal computer, mobile phone, games console or PDA can connect to the Internet when within the range of a wireless network connected to the Internet.
A Wireless Media Streamer can be thought of as an extension of wireless technology in the home.
A wireless media streamer lets you watch PC based music, videos, or pictures — on your television via your home wireless network.
Media streaming wireless devices are well established. For example, both Pinnacle and D-Link have been selling streaming hardware for some time.
You can watch downloaded material on your TV or view your photos arranged into a digital slide show. Wireless media streamers support most network music, picture and video players.
Wireless connections
A wireless connection is ideal for convenience. To ensure optimal performance, it's recommended that 802.11a or better be used. The distance between the units can also be a factor in terms of the overall quality delivered.
When setting up a wireless network always use WPA with a strong passphrase. NEVER use WEP - read more here.
Wireless energy transfer is a process whereby electrical energy is transmitted without the use of any connecting wires.