Windows 8 is able to combine seamlessly with PC computing using Wi-Fi,
with roaming across networks using 3G and 4G mobile broadband (MB).
Setting up this technology is now much slicker than with Windows 7 or Vista.
It's freedom from those RJ-45 cables that makes mobile computing
feasible. Windows 8 tablets make the most of a new generation of
hardware and software. For example, 'instant-on' means a reduction in
scanning time so there is only a 1 second delay between coming out of sleep
and connecting to the internet.
Mobile broadband is now integrated with the OS, that means users don't
have to research mobile operators' software because Windows Store takes care
of that chore. And there is no need to search for the correct device
driver because Windows Update already has downloaded the driver.
Access Point Name (APN) Windows 8 looks-up the mobile
broadband information from the SIM, or internet card, and then interrogates
the APN (Access Point Name) database for the most suitable mobile phone
operator. The operating system then connects to the wireless network
without user intervention. This technology is also able to switch
automatically from broadband to Wi-Fi should it detect a more suitable
connection.
Keep Track of Usage Windows 8 keeps track of your
usage and it's a particularly good use of the Metro Tiles to display the
information.
Airplane Mode All this is similar to technology
currently used by smartphones. Indeed, Windows 8 will also have the so
called 'Airplane mode' where you can suspend these wireless transmissions
with a click.
Configuring Windows wireless couldn't be more straightforward. From
the Control Panel, navigate to PC settings and then down to Wireless.
It's now a matter of toggling On / Off for each device
Although Microsoft's connection manager gives priority to trusted Wi-Fi
devices, it will switch to mobile broadband if none is available. Just
remember that this could mean that your connection is not secure, especially
in public places.
You can see from the screenshot this is where you find the Windows 8
Airplane mode.
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The mobile network configuration in Windows 8 will be as easy as it is on
modern smart phones. It will move automatically between the 3G or 4G phone
networks and the Wi-Fi networks used in homes, in the same seamless way as a
smart phone.
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