Remote wireless options?

MachuPichu · 07-24-2007, 08:35 AM

Wife and I bought a lakehouse recently. It's very nice to get away and unwind but adding Satellite TV, Cable (if we could get it) and high speed internet isnt cost effective at this point. Maybe soon.

I see a couple of my neighbors have wireless routers but all secured! Dang it!

Any suggestions on which of the following would suffice?

1. I've thought about a Satellite TV w/ highspeed internet but since we're only up there at most twice a month, it's not cost effective.

or

2. Anyone using Mobile Broadband? Expensive I know but at least it would travel with me.

Thanks!

rjs735 · 07-24-2007, 09:52 AM

I have several clients using a verizon card and tey seem to have no problem when they are where there is no other connection availabe. One is in Montana and travels a great deal.

*Bofinn* · 07-24-2007, 11:51 AM

I recommend using the "coverage" maps provided by Sprint, Verizon, etc... to make sure they have coverage in your area.

MachuPichu · 07-25-2007, 07:46 AM

Thanks guys! I checked verizonwireless last night and discovered the price for the card is a give away when you commit to 2 years so I'll study more on it.

Thanks again!

*Bofinn* · 07-25-2007, 09:15 AM

The cards are not that fast unless you are in a city area that has wireless broadband - up to 2Mb I think. Otherwise you are looking at 200 - 500Kb. Good enough for mail but slow enough to bug you when opening up websites.

SpeedDMN · 07-25-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MachuPichu

I see a couple of my neighbors have wireless routers but all secured! Dang it!

LOL Yeah I have been known to connect to unsecure networks at times. They do come in handy. If this is just a vacation house and you are not there very often. Perhaps one of those neighbors wouldn't mind letting you use it while you are there. I would do the "howdy neighbor" thing and knock on their door, introduce yourself, invite them to a BBQ then casually bring up the Internet in conversation.

CYCLOPS · 07-25-2007, 10:09 AM

I built a "cantenna" that was quite successful with range measured in miles!
Loaned it to a guy from work (last time I ever saw it) when he went on vacation in the mountains.
He was able to connect to the campground hotspot at quite a distance with a connection good enough to watch video on his Slingbox!

Bet the neighbor will be happy to make you a user for a few bucks contribution. Raise the question with a case of his favorite beer in hand.

SpeedDMN · 07-25-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYCLOPS

I built a "cantenna" that was quite successful with range measured in miles!
Loaned it to a guy from work (last time I ever saw it) when he went on vacation in the mountains.
He was able to connect to the campground hotspot at quite a distance with a connection good enough to watch video on his Slingbox!

Bet the neighbor will be happy to make you a user for a few bucks contribution. Raise the question with a case of his favorite beer in hand.

Would you have a BBQ without beer? lol How did you connect the "cantenna" Most laptops have built in wireless and PC cards with a jack are not very common.

*Bofinn* · 07-26-2007, 04:14 PM

I'm doing some testing with a Sprint S620 card today at work. For the heck of it I did a speed test:

405K download, 244K up

07-24-2007, 08:35 AM	#1
MachuPichu Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: In front of my computer! Posts: 271	Remote wireless options? Wife and I bought a lakehouse recently. It's very nice to get away and unwind but adding Satellite TV, Cable (if we could get it) and high speed internet isnt cost effective at this point. Maybe soon. I see a couple of my neighbors have wireless routers but all secured! Dang it! Any suggestions on which of the following would suffice? 1. I've thought about a Satellite TV w/ highspeed internet but since we're only up there at most twice a month, it's not cost effective. or 2. Anyone using Mobile Broadband? Expensive I know but at least it would travel with me. Thanks! __________________ Its a dangerous business, going out your door. Affordable .NET Hosting!
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07-24-2007, 09:52 AM	#2
rjs735 Virus? What I am not sick Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,822	I have several clients using a verizon card and tey seem to have no problem when they are where there is no other connection availabe. One is in Montana and travels a great deal. __________________ Asus P4S8x 2.0 Ghz Celeron Ram 512MB WDC 80GB HD SATA WDC 80GB SATA Memorex DUAL DVD/RW Win98SE/XP pro Asus P2b-F Cel 450 Ram 256MB W98 SE Optorite CDRW WD 40GB Asrock P4combo P4 346 Xp Pro Sp 3 SATA HD SATA DVD/RW Foxconn 925EX 550 XP Media SP2 Sata HD Sata DVD/RW Foxconn 925EX 550 Xp SP2 Asrock 775Dual 550 Xp pro SP2 IBM T23 1.3hz RAM 512MB XP pro SP2 All systems are networked Konica Minolta Color Laser Samsung clp-315 Color laser Dlink 655 Dlink G650 Wireless
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07-24-2007, 11:51 AM	#3
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I recommend using the "coverage" maps provided by Sprint, Verizon, etc... to make sure they have coverage in your area. __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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07-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#4
MachuPichu Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: In front of my computer! Posts: 271	Thanks guys! I checked verizonwireless last night and discovered the price for the card is a give away when you commit to 2 years so I'll study more on it. Thanks again! __________________ Its a dangerous business, going out your door. Affordable .NET Hosting!
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07-25-2007, 09:15 AM	#5
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	The cards are not that fast unless you are in a city area that has wireless broadband - up to 2Mb I think. Otherwise you are looking at 200 - 500Kb. Good enough for mail but slow enough to bug you when opening up websites. __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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07-25-2007, 10:09 AM	#7
CYCLOPS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: S NJ Posts: 527	I built a "cantenna" that was quite successful with range measured in miles! Loaned it to a guy from work (last time I ever saw it) when he went on vacation in the mountains. He was able to connect to the campground hotspot at quite a distance with a connection good enough to watch video on his Slingbox! Bet the neighbor will be happy to make you a user for a few bucks contribution. Raise the question with a case of his favorite beer in hand.
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07-26-2007, 04:14 PM	#9
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I'm doing some testing with a Sprint S620 card today at work. For the heck of it I did a speed test: 405K download, 244K up __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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