Dearborn - Ford Motor Company, the only U.S. automaker that did not receive a bailout from the government, trying to make the products it markets more competitive and attractive to modern people. One is, starting next year, introduced a car that could serve as a "WiFi hot spot".
In this way, passengers can surf the Internet anytime and anywhere, including when the car drove on the highway. Communication system technology is an advanced development of Ford's previous connectivity system, which is also used in cars, that is SYNC.
Ford provides and applies cars equipped by Hot Spot facility
To access the Internet, live car owners to plug a broadband modem (broadband) with a USB connection - also called "air cards" - to pit SYNC USB plug on the car. Furthermore, the modem will perform a secure wireless connection and transmitted to the entire car.
When a speeding car, the passenger can update Facefook or chat through a notebook computer.
The result, passenger cars can use a device with Wi-Fi to access the internet anywhere, whether cell phones, Black Berry or a notebook or netbook.
Without Subscription
Added to this technology, Ford owners no longer need to subscribe to the organizers of the internet and also buy other hardware. Everything will be connected to itself, yes ... such as entertainment venues and hotels that provide the means shot spot.
"As the car headed to grandma's house, the parents shopped, children who remained in the car they can surf in cyberspace, such as chatting with friends and updating his MySpace profile," said Mark Fields, Ford President of the United States.
Hardware used for the Ford SYNC WiFi hot spots is compatible with computer devices and systems made by internet konekvitas electronics manufacturers today. Therefore, according to Ford, this car internet connectivity system does not require special hardware.
Further, the ability SYNC WiFi is a simple solution to bring the Internet into the car, than the systems sold today. Because the system is installed at the factory, together with the car. His work is much better than that installed by the dealer. In addition, installation in a car factory does not take a large space for receivers and transmitters.
More Affordable
Surcharges are necessary, rated Ford is not too expensive, only 500 U.S. dollars for hardware and installation. No less interesting, also the car owners no longer need to subscribe to Internet providers.
"By utilizing the SYNC and mobility devices that are marketed today, value-added Ford as a product the better, more flexible and will certainly please the owner of the car. Because the connectivity is assured and constant. We deliver the technology more easily accessible at no additional cost, "commented Mark Field.
Ford's wireless connection system is equipped with WiFi Protected Access2 security (WPA2). Users must enter a random password or a password in order to access the internet.
When SYNC find there a new WiFi device, the driver must let it touch and hot spots in this car. The goal, to prevent other Internet users to "piggybacking" on the SYNC signal or receiving hot spot from this car.
