 Wireless internet at home, and I don't know how |
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 Jan 26 2005, 03:42 AM
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Insert catch phrase here  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20  |
Just enabled the wireless on my laptop and Dell PDA and I'm sitting here in the living room watching AutoRox and surfing the internet on my laptop. Now, for the rub. I don't have a wireless router in this house. I have no clue how I'm surfing the internet right now. Anyone have any clues? I can't believe there's a free wifi spot in my suburban neighborhood, but . . .
This is just too cool. It's actually faster than my home cable modem connection. What the heck? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Now to see if my PDA can do the same thing since it has wireless too. |
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Jan 26 2005, 04:29 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 123 Joined: 25-December 03 From: KS Member No.: 38 |
Depending on whether it is a,b, or g they are right next door or about 500 feet from you. Clear air as said above is good for 802.11b at 1Mb/s at 1300'.
You can use the signal strength meter built in to XP or the wireless adapter client utility to get a very good idea where to expect the access point is housed. If the signal is overwhelming the meter, sheild the antenna with your body. IE put you between the computer and where you think it is. Have fun |
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94bird Wireless internet at home Jan 26 2005, 03:42 AM
ERVRCG Ask your neighbors...If they have it! Most ap... Jan 26 2005, 03:44 AM rmackintosh .....its your neighbors.....
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Rob Hood I plan to get a wireless setup after retirement, a... Jan 27 2005, 06:06 AM |
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