Depending on how many systems you have to connect and how extensive your need for network access is you might want to consider a standalone unit like the Verizon MiFi; T-mobile, Virgin and AT&T also offer these or some thing like them; it's a standalone cellular-to-wifi access point.
The people I've helped with these tend to be road warrior types who need internet access everywhere, your case is different, and you might get better range and reception from one of those standalone ones. On May 8, 2012, at 4:18 PM, cheryl wrote: > The device I'm talking about is like the ones on this page: > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-Broadband/No-Contract-Mobile-Broadband/pcmcat184400050021.c?id=pcmcat184400050021 > You do have to pay for the internet service. They have ones with a > contract as well. We get a great cell phone signal up where I am, so > if these devices would work on a hub they would be a viable solution > to my internet dilemma. > > On May 8, 2:32 pm, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: >> On May 8, 2012, at 2:00 PM, cheryl wrote: >> >>> I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if >>> I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine >>> has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says >>> "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of >>> those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, >> >> Yes they'll run on a hub...in fact they may run even better, since you can >> put them up at a higher elevation for a decent signal, possibly. >> >> The hub HAS to be a USB2.2 hub (any new one today is at least that speed, >> but I've got a couple of 'old reliables' laying about that are only 1.1), >> but they do work just fine. >> >> -- >> Bruce Johnson >> University of Arizona >> College of Pharmacy >> Information Technology Group >> >> Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for > those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power > Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette > guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list > -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
