What connected the 19th century and our present time was the development of wireless communication.

无线通信的发展将19世纪与我们现在的时代联系起来。

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For example, consider a typical home network with four computers connected to a wireless access point (WAP) or router with an outbound connection through a cable or DSL modem.

例如，考虑一个典型的家庭网络，其中有四台计算机连接到无线访问点(WAP)，或者通过电缆或dsl调制解调器向外连接的路由器。

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Wireless-enabled laptops can be connected to a campus network by wireless authentication.

带无线支持的笔记本电脑可以通过无线验证连接到一个校园网。

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The combination of smartphones and home Wi-Fi networks has taken the concept of a truly wireless connected home from a pipe dream to a reality.

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Together, these innovations give consumers a smarter way to control their wireless home network and connected devices.

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Looking like a sportier version of NASA's Mars Rover, the first wireless, Web-connected robot sees, hears and speaks for you.

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