Are you having problems hooking on to a wireless hot spot while in a public area? The truth is, hooking up to a hot spot may not be so simple for newbies.

I remember when I tried connecting to a wireless hot spot while in Starbucks - the connection was so difficult to set up ... I spent many frustrated hours checking this and that setting.

I hope that through this article you will learn how to easily configure access to a wireless hot spot.

Overview

If you're trying to find a wireless hot spot while on the road, remember that you need two things. First, you need your mobile gear, e.g. a laptop, usually with built-in wireless connectivity. If your laptop does not have built-in wireless, try getting a wireless adapter card that plugs into your laptop.

The second thing you will need to to know which locators and service providers offer hotspots. This might be a problem if you're not familiar with the offers given by certain service providers. So you need to check up the local newspapers or websites to see what hot spot arrangements are out there.
 

Finding a wireless hot spot need not be a hassle
 

So let's get started here ... some of these tips may be a little US centric, but if you're in another part of the world, you should be able to find similar services.
 

1. Find a Hot Spot in the U.S or Cananda

If you come from the US or Canada, you can easily find free public Wi-Fi locations. Some websites have a directory of these locations posted online. Click on this link for locating hot spots in the US or Canada.
 

2. Find a Hot Spot Offline

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