Just curoious as to what options there are outside the home. I bought
my son a laptop whiuch he uses at home and at school where networks
are available. What other options are there to be connected all the
time everywhere you go? Also what are the most reasonable cost
options? Thanks for any info.

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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WiFi is becoming very popular. The only thing to watch for is "open
networks" while free, are not secure, so you have to be careful. The big
cell providers offer wireless which is secure as your cell phone. The offers
would be on their web sites.
--
"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."

[Lazarus Long]

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:08:11 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
<alexx1400@yahoo.com> wrote:

Thanks. Wouldyou know of a listing or a way to find pout where open
networks are located?

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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There are many here's one.
http://wi-fi.jiwire.com/

If you type wifi finder into a search engine you find several of these. Now
how up to date they are I don't know.
--
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Benjamin
Franklin

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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You get a computer that's running Windows XP with the Wireless Zero
Configuration/*roaming* enabled, you roam around your town, and you'll
connect to all the open wireless networks. They are tons and tons of
unprotected wireless networks the computer will connect to I would suspect
in your town.

Duane

On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:06:56 GMT, "Duane Arnold"
<Yeah-Don't-bother-@that's-right.BET> wrote:

Yes his laptop has xp, so I will check it later today when I see him.
Maybe you can give me a heads up of exactly where to find this
setting? Thanks.

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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One other thing you should do anyway, but especially hopping on open
networks is make sure you have a working firewall. The one built into
Windows is pretty much a joke. Zone Labs offer's a good one for free.

--
"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."

[Lazarus Long]

On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:30:31 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
<alexx1400@yahoo.com> wrote:

Thanks, I usually disable the Windows Firewall. I use ZoneAlarm on one
computer and Kerio on another.My son's computer is currently under a
trial of McAfee. He gets Semantic free from his school so he will use
their virus protection with either ZA or Kerio after that. Thanks
again.

Duane Arnold wrote:

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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It most likely is already active. You'll find out when it you put a wireless
card in the laptop and it shows the list of networks in the area. You just
walk around in the your area. However, if WZC is not active, then you got to
Start Button/Control/Panel/Perform and Maint/Admin Tools/Services and you
see the Wireless Zero Config Listed in the services.

Duane

"Bob" <bohica610@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I know there was a card for laptops that went out 3,000', supposedly. That
was a couple of years ago. So, I would suspect 200' in today's wireless
world maybe average. You can check at alt.internet.wireless. The boys and
girls there will give you the low-down on your question.

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:43:39 GMT, "Duane Arnold"
<Yeah-Don't-bother-@that's-right.BET> wrote:

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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If he has bought it in the last couple years it should be built in. For at
least a couple years now even the budget Laptops have wireless built in. I
looked on both of my XP laptops and can't find what the poster is talking
about here, but if it's built in you should have a wireless symbol in the
tool bar on the lower right. At any time you can double click it and hit
"view wireless networks" and it will show what's in range, what strength
they are hitting you with and whether they are open or locked. Any that are
open you can hop onto.
--
"Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse".

Lazarus Long

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:43:39 GMT, "Duane Arnold"
<Yeah-Don't-bother-@that's-right.BET> wrote:

His computer is new by the way and it of course has built in
wireless. Just did it a few minutes ago and it was not turned on...so
thanks for theinformation.

jtees4 wrote:
You are welcomed.