Wireless Internet can be used for more than just connecting to the Internet and browsing your favorite websites. From improving office productivity to determining the correct amount of fertilizer for crops, wireless Internet connectivity is one of the most flexible applications of modern Internet technology.
Another facet of wireless Internet is the use of wireless broadband for security applications, both for the private and public sectors. From protecting homes to saving lives, a stable and secure Internet connection is a valuable tool in ensuring household safety and in the provision of security services for private and public properties. Here are some of its most important security applications:
Video Surveillance and Alarm Systems
One of them most common security applications of wireless broadband is video surveillance and alarm systems. Private safety and security companies, for example, can easily monitor the homes and other properties of their clients through the use of cameras that transmit footage to a central network 24/7. Homeowners can also have their own security systems,which can send warnings to multiple devices and even send alerts to the police, fire department, or other emergency services should an incident be detected.
Other establishments that can benefit from video surveillance and alarm systems include schools, hotels, office and commercial buildings, and even government offices. If needed, the footage from these cameras can be used to solve crimes, support witness testimonies (or discredit wrongful ones), and even stop criminals (or at least make them think long and hard) from committing illegal activities.
Disaster Recovery and Relief
Disaster relief is only one among the many government applications of broadband Internet. From coordinating rescue and relief efforts to re-establishing communications services, wireless Internet connectivity helps with information and resource management in times of calamities.
Because of its minimal deployment requirements, a wireless broadband connection can quickly restore connectivity between and among government agencies and affected communities. A stable Internet connection can also help first responders locate survivors and administer first aid, among other crucial roles, while affected communities can immediately contact emergency services through various means—email, VoIP, and messaging apps, for example—when traditional communication lines fail or become overloaded.
Border Patrol
Terrorism is one of the most urgent threats to national security, and border patrol agencies play a crucial role in preventing terrorists and illegal arms from entering their countries of jurisdiction, whether through land borders or coastal waters. Border patrol agents also help safeguard their countries from illegal drugs and prevent human and contraband trafficking.
With the help of wireless Internet connectivity, border patrol checkpoint stations can freely and securely share crucial information—including copies of warrants, watch lists, video footages, and other relevant security data—to help them fulfill their duties more effectively.
Battlefield Communications
In the battlefield, soldiers usually use a structure similar to mobile ad hoc networks (or MANET), which in simple terms is a way to build a network without having to install cable lines. The main problem with MANET is the limited number of nodes that it can handle, which is normally a maximum of 50. This becomes a problem as there are often more than 50 soldiers and other military personnel on the field who need to stay connected.
Having an Internet connection in the battlefield not only to communicate but also to manage devices and weapons, as well as to calculate ally and enemy positions, is extremely important in ensuring mission success. Thankfully, with an easy-to-setup wireless broadband connection, the military can both save lives and save resources at the same time.
It’s not entirely wrong to use the Internet for entertainment. However, the Internet is also a valuable tool for safety and protection, as it can help deliver real-time, fail safe communications that’s crucial in delivering security services.