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Getting started: roaming connectivity
Have a new Inspiron XPS laptop. I did not get any of the "wireless broadband router hot spot connectivty stuff" - I think. Questions:
1) What would I look for under Device Manager to see what I have or dont have related to this?
2) What part would I need to order to have the ability to connect to the internet wirless while traveling around the country (assuming I get a service to allow it).
3) Anyone recommend a service?
Thanks
Todd
mattcowger
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June 3rd, 2004 15:00
2) Depends on what you mean. If you just want access in bookstores and coffee shops and McDonalds that have hostspots, then one of the above 4 cards will do fine (assuming you pay for the service). If you want ubiquitous access (ie access anywhere you have a cell phone signal), then you'll need to talk to your cell phone carrier (be prepared to pay $200+ for a card + $30/mo).
3) For hotspot service, I am most impressed by Boingo Wireless.
roattw
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June 3rd, 2004 17:00
Thanks MAtt,
Think I will go with the 1450 Truemobile card, and use Boingo hotspot's 2 daya at a time option when Im the road to test it out!
Todd