WiFi Information

WiFi service is now available in Boynton Beach!

Users can access the internet at a WiFi service area, or "hot spot", if their laptop or PDA has a wireless card. The cards, which can be purchased from an electronics or computer supply store and are easy to install, are often built-in to newer devices.


The Boynton Beach WiFi outdoor network will include 12 hot spots across the downtown area upon completion that will blanket up to 70% of the CRA area.


Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Boynton Beach's WiFi network.

Q: What would this service do for me?
A: The WiFi Network gives you access to information and resources and allows you to easily communicate with friends and family around the world. You can do anything with the WiFi network that you can do with your normal internet connection, including the following:

Work
- Work from the park.

Learn
- Get access to thousands of live and interactive education programs offered by universities across the country.
- Access online local and national news programs.

Research
- Research medical issues.
- Find out what events are happening in Boynton Beach.

Communicate
- Talk with your friends and family with e-mail or instant messaging.
- Upload or download pictures.

Shop
- Shop online.

Q: What do I need to access the wireless network?
A: A laptop or PDA with a wireless 802.11 b or g network card.


Q: If I don't have a wireless card, what do I need to purchase?
A: Wireless cards can be purchased from any electronics or computer supply store. You will need an 802.11 b/g or dual band wireless card for your device.


Q: Can I access the WiFi network in a building within the service area?
A: No. The WiFi network is optimized for outdoor use. Although some users may be able to connect to the system from inside a building located near a hot spot, the service is not intended to compete with commercially available internet services and should not replace existing internet access.


Q: Will I need to use a password or set my computer to a special setting to access the network?
A: No passwords or special settings are required.


Q: Is the WiFi network secure?
A: No. The network is not secured, which means that sensitive personal or financial information sent across the network will not be encrypted. As a result, we recommend that you install a personal firewall and anti-virus software to protect your laptop or other electronic device.


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