I am looking to get a laptop, but all this
wireless technology confuses me. I want to use
it for internet surfing when away from home and
no connection is available. How does this work?
How much does it cost? What kind of
equipment do I need, etc. Please give me all
the details as I don't understand any of this
stuff, but would like to learn. Thanks so much
for your help.
[Edited on 8/7/2005 by festprint]
festprint
SuperAdmin
Posts: 122 Registered: 2/1/03 Status: Online
posted on 8/7/05 at 08:58
You need to check out the nearest wi-fi hotspots
near you (wi-fi hotspots directory as an example),
then see if one of the wi-fi providers like
Boingo or Trustive to subscribe to, usually by the
hour or monthly etc..
They provide free software for you to connect with
in addition to providing you with access details
(login password etc..).
Once you are subscribed, you can connect with your
laptop anywhere you go worldwide (mostly).
It is just like a mobile phone in your pocket
with pay as you go or on contract, wi-fi access
subscription is the same with laptops, PDAs and
even wi-fi phones now.
Good luck.
More information should be available on the wi-fi
provider's web site. You can always subscribe for
one or two hours and test it out. ($5.00 -
10,00 / hour on average)
Cpe
Newbie
Posts: 2 Registered: 19/7/05 Status: Offline
posted on 19/7/05 at 07:15
I got a laptop which is wi-fi enabled and I
didnt buy anything for addition. I connect wirelessly
without having to sign up for any services nor
pay for anything, I do have few choices which
network within range I would like to connect. I
also leave next to a hotel where I can connect
to their wireless network. I guess I am getting
the free access.
posted on 8/7/05 at 08:45
