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"All I can use is 56K dial up service and is there a way I can use wifi
for my desktop computer, I'm disabled and have a cell phone and can see
three cell towers from my house(live in the boondocks)Is there a way to get
wifi for computer use and how. Thank you very much."
You don't need WiFi, you need to connect the Internet through your cell
phone. If you have a Verizon cell phone voice contract, you can get
Internet connection through your phone for an additional $50 per month for
up to 5 gigabytes of data. Call and as the "feature" "Mobile Broadband
Connect" be added to your phone account. You must have a fairly recent
phone (at least 1XRTT data capable, preferably "EVDO REV A" capable phone.
You can also get data cards to plug into your computer.
There are two groups you need to join, and search file sections, and recent
messages: They are "InternetByCellPhone" and "InternetByDataCard".
Ken Murray
Anchorage, Alaska
mailto:kjm03usafresret@earthlink.net
Escapee RV Club 33809
Fred,
Thanks for the suggestion, but I like over-kill, RadioLab recommends
over-kill when buying their equipment, plus even though my brother's house
is close, there are a lot of shade trees in both our yards. So I am not sure
how good a "line of sight" system would be for us. I would rather take my
chances with the RadioLab's "non line-of-sight" system and be safe. In the
winter time with all the leaves off the trees, then no problem. Now? Maybe a
problem?
doug
----- Original Message -----
From: <FLW300@aol.com>
To: <InternetByWiFi@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [IBWiFi] opinions on this system?
> Doug
>
> Do you have a clear line of sight to your brother's house? WiFi works
> best that way.
>
> If you do have a clear line of sight, then you should be able to set up an
> antenna that will cover the 400'.
>
> Take a look at this product from RadioLabs. It is rated for over 1000'.
> And, it's a lot less expensive:
>
> _http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/captifi-wifi-antenna.php_
> (http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/captifi-wifi-antenna.php)
>
> Fred White
You are saying "wifi" but are asking about cellular telephone service. It too is "wireless", but it's not the same thing as wifi. Two different things.
Datajack is a cellular service for data, but you can get the same service from your cellular carrier. A cellular data modem will cost you about $60/month.
Ask about cellular modems on the InternetByDataCard group (of which I am the owner).
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByDataCard/
orebaughl wrote:
> Gary, thanks for the input, I saw an item called datajack that can connect wifi me to the net, as for neighbors the closest one is half a mile away and uses the same slow dialup as I use. Is there a tutorial on this forum that I can study. Thanks again
Gary
--
Gary & Nancy Brinck
2004 American Tradition 40V
2007 GMC Acadia
Doug
Do you have a clear line of sight to your brother's house? WiFi works
best that way.
If you do have a clear line of sight, then you should be able to set up an
antenna that will cover the 400'.
Take a look at this product from RadioLabs. It is rated for over 1000'.
And, it's a lot less expensive:
_http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/captifi-wifi-antenna.php_
(http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/captifi-wifi-antenna.php)
Fred White
Owner/Moderator
IB WiFi
In a message dated 7/27/2010 8:15:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
dahart@centurytel.net writes:
I am considering buying this system from RadioLabs, Inc out of California.
Anyone on here familar with this company or this product:
_http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/point-to-point-bridge-circular.p
hp_
(http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/point-to-point-bridge-circular.php)
I live in rural area and want to save money by beaming a signal up to my
brother's house that is approx 400' away from me with a few trees in the
way. Think it will work??
thanks,
doug
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am considering buying this system from RadioLabs, Inc out of California.
Anyone on here familar with this company or this product:
http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/point-to-point-bridge-circular.php
I live in rural area and want to save money by beaming a signal up to my
brother's house that is approx 400' away from me with a few trees in the
way. Think it will work??
thanks,
doug
Please sign your posts.
Your question crosses over into cell phone data. You will find good info
on the Internet by Cell Phone group and also the Internet by Data Card
Group.
The quick answer is "Yes". Most cell service providers sell a cellular
hotspot. It connects automatically to the cell provider's tower and creates
a hotspot that your computer can connect to and then access the Internet.
One example is the Verizon "MiFi" system. I have a friend that uses the
MiFi and it does a good job.
Fred White
Owner/Moderator
IB WiFi
In a message dated 7/27/2010 6:24:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
orebaughl@yahoo.com writes:
Hello,
All I can use is 56K dial up service and is there a way I can use wifi for
my desktop computer, I'm disabled and have a cell phone and can see three
cell towers from my house(live in the boondocks)Is there a way to get wifi
for computer use and how. Thank you very much.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gary, thanks for the input, I saw an item called datajack that can connect wifi me to the net, as for neighbors the closest one is half a mile away and uses the same slow dialup as I use. Is there a tutorial on this forum that I can study. Thanks again
--- In InternetByWiFi@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brinck <Gary.brinck@...> wrote:
>
> Internet via a cell phone modem is different than wifi. Wifi would require that you add a wifi device to your computer (easy) but you would be piggy-backing on somebody else's network and internet access. A friendly neighbor might agree, for fee or for free.
>
> You may be able to get internet access via your cell phone if it has a built-in modem. Suggest you inquire on the InternetByCellPhone group rather than this one.
>
> orebaughl wrote:
> > Hello,
> > All I can use is 56K dial up service and is there a way I can use wifi for my desktop computer, I'm disabled and have a cell phone and can see three cell towers from my house(live in the boondocks)Is there a way to get wifi for computer use and how. Thank you very much.
>
> Gary
> --
> Gary & Nancy Brinck
> 2004 American Tradition 40V
> 2007 GMC Acadia
>
Internet via a cell phone modem is different than wifi. Wifi would require that you add a wifi device to your computer (easy) but you would be piggy-backing on somebody else's network and internet access. A friendly neighbor might agree, for fee or for free.
You may be able to get internet access via your cell phone if it has a built-in modem. Suggest you inquire on the InternetByCellPhone group rather than this one.
orebaughl wrote:
> Hello,
> All I can use is 56K dial up service and is there a way I can use wifi for my desktop computer, I'm disabled and have a cell phone and can see three cell towers from my house(live in the boondocks)Is there a way to get wifi for computer use and how. Thank you very much.
Gary
--
Gary & Nancy Brinck
2004 American Tradition 40V
2007 GMC Acadia
Hello,
All I can use is 56K dial up service and is there a way I can use wifi for my desktop computer, I'm disabled and have a cell phone and can see three cell towers from my house(live in the boondocks)Is there a way to get wifi for computer use and how. Thank you very much.
