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Date:   Sat, 14 Feb 2004 00:27:06 -0700
Reply-To:   Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:   Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:   Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
In-Reply-To:   <009a01c3f2c1$56a35320$7bd591a6@laptop>
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Entity Larry Chase spoke thus:

> http://www.roadhaus.com/Wireless%20Internet.html Frankly Larry, I'm not impressed. $80 per month subscription for such a slow speed with exhorbitant hardware outlay is not my idea of a viable solution for the average mobile user. There are many sites with up-to date searchable Wi-Fi databases, 2 of which are: http://www.wifinder.com/ WiFinder - Worldwide Hotspots Directory

and: http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/ Wi-FiHotSpotList.com, a directory of public hot spots for finding Wi-Fi wireless Internet access network nodes

These free hotspots typically hit 650k down AND up (DSL), and with an external antenna you can sit and internet from your Vanagon. The only difficulty can be sending POP email from a public access point, but webmail is still usable anywhere you can surf.

The best strategy is to drive around running a "Stumbler" application, which announces in voice all access points in range. Once you start doing it you'll be amazed how dense the AP's are. Plus, there's a real thrill in finding a real fast hotspot, doing your stuff and making a fast getaway.

All you need is an 802.11 card, either PCMCIA or Airport (for Mac), under $100 for the card. Older cards run $40 used, but may have lower security. An external antenna for a laptop can cost $80 or an externally mounted directional like I have can run $120 for the antenna and hardware: http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/Electrical/Pages/Internet.html

Hope your many fans don't consider your solution the only one.

-- Gnarlie


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