09-22-2004, 03:00 PM
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WiFlyer: Pocket Wi-Fi Access Point for both Ethernet & Dial-Up
There's been a slew of pocket-sized Wi-Fi Access Points lately, but here's a new twist: this little unit not only has Ethernet ports, but also has dial-up. This makes it not only useful for hotels with broadband, but the ubiquitous "data port" installed in the side of the phone (which is synonymous with torturously slow browsing). Considering that not only Pocket PCs, but many laptops today are starting to omit the modem, this could come in very handy for the travelers amongst you. 
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09-22-2004, 03:15 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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This could be nice. I usually end up travelling with my old Graphite Airport and it's built-in modem, as most of the time I end up in places without broadband access. I was pretty bummed when the Airport Express came out with a fairly useless USB port instead of a modem.
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09-22-2004, 04:20 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2002
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So if I travel alone for business, what exactly would the benefit be for something like this? It seems like a very interesting product.
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09-22-2004, 05:48 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Well, if you're travelling solo and have gear with a modem, it's not necessarily that useful, unless you want to work without being tied to a phone jack. I'm actually more interested in this for family travel, where my wife and I may have 2 or 3 devices we want to get to the net from. Or, when I was on vacation this year with 14 people, 7 laptops, and 1 phone line....
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09-22-2004, 05:53 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by jeasher
So if I travel alone for business, what exactly would the benefit be for something like this? It seems like a very interesting product.
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You can use the Internet anywhere in the room. You no longer need to be tethered to the desk. You can relax on the bed and get your work done.
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09-22-2004, 06:06 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2005
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so how much is it? who are the best competitors out there for pocket wifi?
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09-22-2004, 07:37 PM
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Well Asus makes a couple of little Access Points. That's great if there is just one of you, or if the system you plug in to will supply multiple IPs.
Netgear makes a tiny AP/Router, for when the system only supplies one IP and you need more.
Haven't tried either that at those places that require you to enter something on a web interface to get started. They work fine if you can just plug into the RJ45 and get on the net.
For those folks with PPCs that only have an SD slot, but built in WiFi/BT, and wind up in a hotel that has only wired access, this is a good piece of kit for the travel bag. So far I think there is only one SD modem, and no SD wired NICs. There is a BT modem, and the above WiFi solutions, but this can do both types of wired access in one box.
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09-22-2004, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Wireless Travel Router
There are other similar products, however the advantage of this one is its ability to handle dial-up. If dial-up is not a concern, then Netgear has a broadband wireless router 802.11g that seems priced right--around $50 after rebate (WGR101).
I am planning on getting one after I get a VGA PPC. 8)
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09-22-2004, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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I have the Netgear which is a great device and have a short write up on it here:
http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkonther...netgear_t.html
The WiFlyer would be nice due to the modem, although it doesn't support 802.11g like the Netgear.
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09-24-2004, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chris234
This could be nice. I usually end up travelling with my old Graphite Airport and it's built-in modem, as most of the time I end up in places without broadband access. I was pretty bummed when the Airport Express came out with a fairly useless USB port instead of a modem.
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I have a Apple Powerbook G4 12" and i simply connect via Bluetooth to my SonyEricsson T610 and use my GPRS connection. I'm completely wireless AND I don't have to pay those outrageous hotel connectivity options fees. Saves the company money since I simply pay $19.99 a month to T-Mobile for unlimited GPRS connectivity.
BTW, I rarely use this connection for my laptop...only occasionally when a free broadband connection is not available.
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