Ok so Ive got the wireless broadband on my work laptop, seems fairly quick. I'm curious if there is anyway to get wireless for a house computer.... eventually leading into hooking up to my Xbox 360. I need high speed so I'm wondering if anyone has tried anything like this
Verizon Wireless Broadband
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amishstalker
Enjoying the ride!!!!
Home Wireless
I have verizon DSL with wireless. Have my desktop hooked up to the dsl/wireless router, and my laptop works off the wireless. All works great.
I have verizon DSL with wireless. Have my desktop hooked up to the dsl/wireless router, and my laptop works off the wireless. All works great.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
For the XBOX. we did it one of two ways.. had the house set up wirelessly and the Wireless Router/ Modem next to where the X-Box was, so it was "Wired" to the router.. to go wireless you have to buy a special Wireless Gaming Adaptor, either from X-Box, or one that is X-Box compatible (go to Staples ask for Brian, he'll point you in the right direction) IF the 360 has a USB port, you might try the USB wirless adaptor ($39) I have it hooked up to my laptop and it works very well!
If you do go to Staples, tell Brian what you want to do, and he will tell you everything you need to buy (NOT commission sales at Staples, he won't sell you more then you need). Home networks are EASY!
If you do go to Staples, tell Brian what you want to do, and he will tell you everything you need to buy (NOT commission sales at Staples, he won't sell you more then you need). Home networks are EASY!
One of these days they'll have wireless highspeed that you don't need a modem or router for. You just have a wireless network card in your PC or laptop, log onto your account that you pay a monthly fee for, and voila - you're online no matter where you are.
Verizon already has it in some markets and I dream of the day when it's nationwide. :sigh: You figure your cellphone can connect almost anywhere in the US - why can't your wireless network card?
Verizon already has it in some markets and I dream of the day when it's nationwide. :sigh: You figure your cellphone can connect almost anywhere in the US - why can't your wireless network card?
Anyone ever used this?
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(CAN BE USED IN HOME OR BUSINESS LOCATION)
Home Professional Small Office Business Internet
Pricing $0 Down
(After $100 Rebate)
& $99.99/mo.*
____________
or
$499.98
(After $100 Rebate)
& $59.99/month
*After the 15th month, your monthly fee will drop down to the regular rate. $0 Down
(After $100 Rebate)
& $109.99/mo.*
____________
or
$499.98
(After $100 Rebate)
& $69.99/month
*After the 15th month, your monthly fee will drop down to the regular rate. $899.98
(After $100 Rebate)
& $99.99/mo. $899.98
(After $100 Rebate)
& $199.99/mo.
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I'm in the same situation you are mag. No cable, no DSL, in fact, I think the phone lines run through to barbed wire fence on our road. I looked into Direc Way a while back, and except for the equipment purchase, it sounds like the way to go in the boonies. Now that I have income, maybe I can convince my better half that we really, truely need broadband. Thanks for posting the info. I think if I do go with them, I'll opt for the purchase up front.
Bad news on the XBOX website it says satellite net can not be used. Make sure if you get it it has the right uploadPrchJrkr said:I'm in the same situation you are mag. No cable, no DSL, in fact, I think the phone lines run through to barbed wire fence on our road. I looked into Direc Way a while back, and except for the equipment purchase, it sounds like the way to go in the boonies. Now that I have income, maybe I can convince my better half that we really, truely need broadband. Thanks for posting the info. I think if I do go with them, I'll opt for the purchase up front.
duzzey1a
New Member
mainman said:
Also, don't expect to see the speeds that they are adverstising. If you start to d/l a huge file, the system controller will cut your throughput until it equals the throughput of every other user. It's not static. Also, you may lose connections when it rains or snows, just like directtv.
duzzey1a said:
I'm not a gamer and don't download large files. I just want a better connection than the 21.6kbs-24kbs that I usually get. I have to stop the page from loading on eBay if there are more than a couple preview pics. I currently have Dish TV and can count on one hand how many outages we've had in the last 2 years. Is DirecWay more sensitive? I can't imagine there being many outages, as it would kill their business.
ylexot
Super Genius
I've had very few problems with DirecTV in bad weather. There has to be a strong lightning cloud directly between the dish and the sat. to cause problems. The problem with DirecWay is that you get good download speeds and crappy upload speeds. If I'm going to drop that kind of money, it had better work in both directions.
Magnum said:
Hey Magnum this is what you are looking for but the price is kinda crazy now..
EVDO Router
MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
Magnum said:
Had it a couple of years until cable was available down here.(recently) The download speeds are off the hook but the upload speeds suck.
The dish is still on my house, and I have the modem and all hardware and software. If anyone wants it, and can uninstall it without tearing my house down, come and get it. It's yours.