Mobile Computing and Networking

Mobile Computing Defined

Mobile computing, or what is sometimes referred to as nomadic computing, is defined as the use of transportable computing devices with mobile communication technologies (Rouse). Mobile computing is a technology that allows for the transmission of data, voice, and video via a computer or any other wireless enabled device without having to be connected to a fixed physical link (Livingston). “Mobile computing embraces a host of portable technologies that makes Internet access on the go not only possible, but integral to everyday life.” writes R. Kayne (Wisegeek.com). Mobile computing utilizes a number of different methods to connect to a network. Some of these methods include, Internet, intranet, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and a number of other related methods.