A MiFi is a line of compact wireless routers made by Novatel Wireless, meaning MiFi is an actual product. Their function is to act as a Wi-Fi hotspots for mobile use. What makes it mobile is the ability to do what’s called “backconnecting” to a cellular data network. MiFi devices reportedly have a wireless range of up to about 30 feet.
What’s the point of MiFi?
Three big points:
- The devices are tiny, as in credit card-sized, meaning they can go anywhere you go.
- Since it is a router, it is its own portable mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, shareable with up to 5 other people.
- Connects up anything that can connect wirelessly, be it laptop or smartphone.
- Grabs its signal from anywhere that your cell phone can.
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