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    wi-fi-finder

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Samwise592, Jan 27, 2005.

  1. Samwise592

    Samwise592 Notebook Consultant

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    couple questions:

    1.) ive heard of starbucks and other places offering wi-fi services. I was wondering if this was free, and what i would have to d to obtain this sirvice.

    2.) is there any freeware program out there that would indicate wi-fi signal

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    andy2434 Notebook Consultant

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    Most places charge either a hourly rate or a monthly fee. However, I have found a couple of mom n pop coffee house, which offer free wireless.

    I assume you have a wireless card . . . And as such, you should be capable of viewing available networks, which are in range.

    There are handheld wi-fi finders. However, I've heard that they have some issues.
     
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  3. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    a good friend of mine spends so much time at starbucks that he cancelled his cable service at home and bought a pass for starbucks. the one he bought allows him to access at starbucks across southern california (san diego to ventura) for $30/month

     
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    bugmenot Notebook Evangelist

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    The wardrivers use Net Stumbler. You can get it at http://netstumbler.com/ It is on compatable with a few cards.
     
    bugmenot, Feb 6, 2005
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    good program :) sheesh i'm bored :(

    Sharp AL27, Athlon 64 2700+ 60Gb hdd, 512Mb mem, 64Mb vid, superbright lcd. DVD +-/RW. Great choice for business use.

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    chandlerjea, Feb 6, 2005
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