Most, like the one in our area, are using standard secure 802.11b, but their transmitters are usually spaced 10 miles apart so you need a 24dB gain antenna to access their service. The price is about the same as cable or DSL, service varies by system.
-- Russell - Unknown1 - Idaho USA http://www.narrowgaugenews.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] - An Idaho Railroad News and Discussion Group > From: "jamie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 17:39:35 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Subject: Wireless Internet > > There is an isp in my area that has wireless internet available. If their > technology is the industry standard, could I just purchase an airport card > or some other brand that utilizes the same wireless technology and be able > to surf the net through their service. Would I have to sign up for their > service and paying an extreme rate or would I be able to get free access? I > haven't dealt with wireless network before so I don't know if they can > restrict access when they are using radio waves. > > > Thanks, > Jamie > > -- > PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > > -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
