Mobile broadband
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My laptop has a built in wi-fi card. I've used the truck stop's in the past. Sometime's there's signal problem's,,,or what ever the problem is, I keep loosing connection or it's realllly slow. Sometime's it's ok. The real problem is finding a truck stop when you need it, or a inexpensive hotel that has it when it's time to stop.
Also, I was hoping it would work from my home. Then I could drop my local cable modem. The only problem with that is my room is in the basement, and I'm worried I wouldn't get good signal. Anyone ever use wi-fi in a basement.
Also, I was hoping it would work from my home. Then I could drop my local cable modem. The only problem with that is my room is in the basement, and I'm worried I wouldn't get good signal. Anyone ever use wi-fi in a basement.
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The reason I never went with any of the mobile broadband stuff like Sprint is because they do not work in the middle of no where (I don't think?).
I have an 802.11b antenna on the roof of my truck which should help a ton (haven't had a chance to test it out yet) with picking up signals from the Flying J and everywhere else.
Places to get antennas:
http://www.tessco.com/
http://www.maxrad.com/cgi/pro_e-spec...&catalog=10002
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/
I also can get SUPER slow internet through Verizon's quick2net that just uses my minutes (no additional charge). It is just fast enough to check e-mail but I would not try to go to a load board with it. I also have an externally mounted cellular antenna on my truck to help out. Haven't had a chance to test that one out either.
I have an 802.11b antenna on the roof of my truck which should help a ton (haven't had a chance to test it out yet) with picking up signals from the Flying J and everywhere else.
Places to get antennas:
http://www.tessco.com/
http://www.maxrad.com/cgi/pro_e-spec...&catalog=10002
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/
I also can get SUPER slow internet through Verizon's quick2net that just uses my minutes (no additional charge). It is just fast enough to check e-mail but I would not try to go to a load board with it. I also have an externally mounted cellular antenna on my truck to help out. Haven't had a chance to test that one out either.
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I've used Verizon's broadband for about 2 months now and am happy with it. It's a PCMCIA card with cellular modem in it. Has it's own phone number even. When in a broadband area with little other cellular traffic it's easily as fast as my cable modem at the office. Add heavy cellular traffic, say 4:30 to 6 pm, and it slows down but still faster than any dial-up. When outside of a boradband area it's only as fast as a 33-54K dial-up. They had a package deal, unlimited access for 59.99/month and the pcmcia card was 49.99? after a rebate.
Most libraries and a few post offices have a wireless networks that are accessible even after hours. I've used a few of these in a pinch. Problem is if they're closed you have to get close to the building most of the time to get a good signal. I don't linger long outside of a closed library or post office after hours. Just long enough to check email and move on.
I find it amusing that there are places that offer free wireless access and others don't. I can stay at a Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn at say $80/night and have free high speed. But the Renaissance in Downtown Atlanta at $150/night wants $10 for 24 hr access. Many other high end hotels have similar pricing policies. One local coffee shop has it free but Starbucks you have to have a T-Mobile account or pay a high, one-time access fee.
Go figure.
Most libraries and a few post offices have a wireless networks that are accessible even after hours. I've used a few of these in a pinch. Problem is if they're closed you have to get close to the building most of the time to get a good signal. I don't linger long outside of a closed library or post office after hours. Just long enough to check email and move on.
I find it amusing that there are places that offer free wireless access and others don't. I can stay at a Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn at say $80/night and have free high speed. But the Renaissance in Downtown Atlanta at $150/night wants $10 for 24 hr access. Many other high end hotels have similar pricing policies. One local coffee shop has it free but Starbucks you have to have a T-Mobile account or pay a high, one-time access fee.
Go figure.
#20
Originally Posted by Bad Ramer Jamer
Is one company really any better than the other's, or are they all about the same.
When we were looking for a solution for our execs, we found Verizon to have very good coverage, and when you get in one of their metropolitan areas, you get the "high speed".
#21
I have used Verizon's Broadband card for a couple of months now and it works pretty good. But of course just like any cellular company the service is not there 100% of the time. For the most part the Mountains and a few areas in MS it didn't work too well.
#22
Just got my my Verizon 7130e BlackBerry with the EVDO network. Tethered it to the notebook and connects at 700k.. Not bad. The BB itself has a browser but the screen is so small it's useless.
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I have dual WiFi antennas mounted on the stake pockets just behind the cab. I also molded an 8" touch screen monitor into my dash and installed a PC under the center seat. With the WiFi antennas I can connect to mobile hotspots. My PC talks bluetooth (wireless) to my Verizon Razor cell phone so that I can also connect to the internet using the phone as a modem.
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Originally Posted by crobtex
Does anyone know if it's possible to connect to a dialup ISP using the phone as a modem for the laptop? Peoplepc says it can't be done.
It is possible (as ATVConnection pointed out in his setup), you just need to have a cell phone that has compatible drivers to perform that task.
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Originally Posted by crobtex
Does anyone know if it's possible to connect to a dialup ISP using the phone as a modem for the laptop? Peoplepc says it can't be done.
all you need is an account, a phone with the appropriate drivers for the laptop, and possibly a cable to connect the phone to the computer. You need the cable if the phone isn't bluetooth ready or irda port ready.
I recommend the cable unless you have bluetooth because you will never keep the phone on the irda port long enough to use it.
#27
Originally Posted by crobtex
Does anyone know if it's possible to connect to a dialup ISP using the phone as a modem for the laptop? Peoplepc says it can't be done.
I've included a link to thread on the blackberry forum that talks about tethering with blackberries. It may give you some ideas.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...ight=tethering
I would Google "tethering" and your phone model. I'm not sure if you can actually dial a third party ISP with this option but it's worth a look.
Hope that helps.
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Pics, Please!
Originally Posted by ATVConnection
I have dual WiFi antennas mounted on the stake pockets just behind the cab. I also molded an 8" touch screen monitor into my dash and installed a PC under the center seat. With the WiFi antennas I can connect to mobile hotspots. My PC talks bluetooth (wireless) to my Verizon Razor cell phone so that I can also connect to the internet using the phone as a modem.
You have my attention....can you post pics....this sounds WAY too cool!
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Sure, I'd be happy to post some pics. How are you guys posting pics with this forum software. There is no attachment button for adding an image. If I click on the image icon on the editor toolbar, it wants to add an IMG tag but offers no way to upload a photo. Are you guys linking to photos that reside somewhere else on the internet? I'd prefer to upload them here as an attachment.