Question regarding Wi-Fi

[SyxxSynse]

I've been looking for an alternative internet source. However, due to the fact that I live in a rural area where the only internet available is dial-up, I don't have many options. I've looked into home Wi-Fi but don't really understand how it works or if it would work for me. It seems all I need is a router and a wireless network compatible PC and I'm ready to go, which seems too easy. How does Wi-Fi work and would Wi-Fi work in a rural area? Thanks for any help.

 

[volmanbill]

The missing link is that you need to have your router connected to your internet source. For example, from the cable/phone jack to the router. At thatpoint you can move wirelessly about with your wi-fi enabled laptop, cell phone, etc.

 

[SyxxSynse]

The missing link is that you need to have your router connected to your internet source. For example, from the cable/phone jack to the router. At thatpoint you can move wirelessly about with your wi-fi enabled laptop, cell phone, etc.

So, I'm guessing if I plugged the dial-up phone line into the router, it wouldn't make the internet any faster. Right? That's what I'm looking for, faster speed.

 

[volmanbill]

Correct. The router only distributes the signal you have coming in.

 

[SyxxSynse]

Ok. Thanks volmanbill.

 

[GAVol]

Sounds like a satellite ISP is in order.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

Sounds like a satellite ISP is in order.

:lolabove:

I remember the days of my DirecPC. Slow as hell up through the dial-up, and pretty fast 1.0MB down. Got it right when Napster came online.

 

[crazyguy]

Yep, looks like satellite is your best bet.
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[GAVol]

:lolabove:

I remember the days of my DirecPC. Slow as hell up through the dial-up, and pretty fast 1.0MB down. Got it right when Napster came online.

I used Starband a few years ago and it worked well.

 

[DrRosenRosen]

Any chance you have decent cell coverage? A mifi or overdrive would give you faster speeds than dialup.

 

[Freak]

Any chance you have decent cell coverage? A mifi or overdrive would give you faster speeds than dialup.

I have a mifi. Cool device.
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[Daddy Gee]

how much extra do you pay on top of your cell bill to have that?

 

[Freak]

how much extra do you pay on top of your cell bill to have that?

My phone isn't with Verizon but I pay around $60 for the mifi. I was paying the same price for a USB card for my laptop and the mifi is much more flexible.
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[Daddy Gee]

so it's stand-alone ... that's nice ...