Facts On Wi-Fi

While during the course of our guiding, from time to time tourists bound to ask us " Where can I surf the internet? "

So, its a good news for the tourists in Kuala Lumpur...

Sources : The Malay Mail September 16, 2008 Categories: News

Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections.

Wi-Fi works with no physical wired connection between sender and receiver by using radio frequency (RF) technology, a frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum associated with radio wave propagation. (source: http://www.webopedia.com/)

What is Wireless@KL?

KL Wireless Metropolitan Project, Wireless@KL is one of the pioneer projects initiated by DBKL and MCMC under the ‘Klang Valley Broadband Push’ (KVB90) to transform Kuala Lumpur into a wireless city. It is also in line with Kuala Lumpur Structural Plan 2020 to make Kuala Lumpur a world-class city.

What does Wireless@KL offer?

Wireless@KL offers you FREE access to the Internet via wireless broadband service at speeds of up to 512 kilobits per second (kbps) and at a maximum data usage (download/upload) of 500MB per month.

Where can I access Wireless@KL?

There will be 1,500 Wi-Fi APs (Access Points) around the city in commercial areas, offices, residential areas, community centres and other public areas. It aims to provide 80 per cent coverage of Kuala Lumpur, and it will be available for free for the first two years. Please refer to the coverage section for the list of outlets.

How do I access the service?

All you need to do is be in a Wireless@KL hotspot. You then have to switch on the wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) appliance which is readily available on your laptop. You then connect to the Wireless@KL network and sign up. It’s as simple as that.

What do I need to do to access the Wireless@KL Network?

Users are required to register to obtain their free account. Once registered, users need to login using their chosen username and password.

What benefits do I get by registering myself at Wireless@KL?

Users would able to surf the Internet for free. Users would also be able to access the Wireless@KL portal where you’ll find useful information on where to go around KL city, the latest news on KL happenings and much more.

If I go to a private premise like a restaurant, how do I get the service? Is it readily available or depends on the owner?

If the food and beverage outlet is a Wireless@KL partner, users will be able to utilise the service. All a user needs is a notebook enabled with WiFi and you can get Internet access for free.

Can I access it on a bus on the journey back home or on a moving transport?

No. Wireless@KL is a service available only in hotspot areas, which means areas where there are APs installed and activated.

How far does the Wi-Fi provide the coverage from the modem?

WiFi provides coverage to an average radius of 50metres.

How do private premises provide the service? Do they have to pay to P-1 or City Hall or otherwise?

As Wireless@KL is a community project, no charges will be incurred by outlets which want to be a part of the project. Our basic criterion to install the Wireless@KL APs is it has to be a public area where people can sit and surf, eg hospital waiting areas, lobby of complexes, F&B outlets, playgrounds and parks.