I'll keep this short.
I saw a "super usb wifi antenna." http://www.ccrane.com/antennas/wifi-antennas/super-usb-wifi-antenna.aspx
does this mean and i can just plug it into my desktop and just freeload from other people? thanks!
p.s. i only have dial-up at my house, but a mcdonald's that is .4 miles away has a network
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if the wireless network is 4 miles away, then you might only get a very faint signal that will keep on disconnecting. And besdes, the network at McDonanlds could be encrypted with WEP/WPA.
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umm.. actually it's 0.4 miles. sorry.
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why are you paying for dialup? broadband is pretty much the same $ now. get your own subscription and don't be a thief.
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Broadband might be the same as dialup if you live in town. If you're in the boondocks like me and many others, it can cost 3-5 times dialup, if available at all.
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it is still looks doubtful to me....I don't see the point in this. the antenna thing is relatively expensive and maybe be more cost effective to get a ADSL connection like everyone has suggested. Some providers even provide you with a wireless router. -
"...he's just trying to make use of nearby facilities."
I doubt that McD's set up the wireless network for the benefit of the entire neighborhood. If it's a T-mobile or similar hot-spot, and you are paying the monthly T-mobile fee, fine, but if it's a free network for the temporary use of McD's customers while in the store, it's stealing bandwidth, plain and simple. -
also, 0.4 miles from a mickey d's doens't sound like the boondocks to me.
Super USB WiFi Antenna
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by heavyA, May 30, 2006.