Wifi In car?

funkgab · 02-12-2008, 05:32 PM

Is there a way to put wifi in your car?

Jamsan · 02-12-2008, 05:39 PM

Justin3 · 02-12-2008, 08:22 PM

Well since were using pictures over words...

funkgab · 02-12-2008, 10:03 PM

i dont see how fail...the one that fails is you..because my homepage is not Home*-*Zelda Universe and a wifi card wouldnt work unless i was right outside of starbucks or something right?

Juballharshaw · 02-12-2008, 10:34 PM

Wifi wouldn't work unless you were to be near a hotspot. Get a evdo or similar card like Jamsan suggested.

The failure was in the misunderstanding of how Wifi works.

funkgab · 02-12-2008, 11:36 PM

ah i see, i thought there was a device that allowed you to sort of make your own hotspot, via satellite signal, using an antenna or something.

Phant0m51 · 02-12-2008, 11:56 PM

You could always use your phone (if it's compatible), but you'll need to sign up for a Data plan that allows the use of your phone as a mobile modem. Be ready to pay a ton of money for it.

funkgab · 02-13-2008, 01:15 AM

and i have a feeling its slow?

Phant0m51 · 02-13-2008, 01:53 AM

Actually, some mobile phones are surprisingly fast being used as a modem. Sprint's Data Network transfers at 230k, much faster than dial-up, and faster than some low-end DSL.

SoulAssassin · 02-13-2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juballharshaw

The failure was in the misunderstanding of how Wifi works.

Eh I dunno that it deserved a pic though; if that's the case then most of us would have stupid pics in each thread we have a question about. Could you imagine the thread Ali started about his toilet? And of all people, Justin3 is the last person who should be doing it.

Miller · 02-13-2008, 07:04 AM

verizon and att have a 5gb/month limit

sprint has none but is slightly slower as i hear

you could also get a blackberry/smart phone and teather it.

Juballharshaw · 02-13-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulAssassin

Eh I dunno that it deserved a pic though; if that's the case then most of us would have stupid pics in each thread we have a question about. Could you imagine the thread Ali started about his toilet? And of all people, Justin3 is the last person who should be doing it.

It may not have deserved a macro, but it was a pretty dumb question.

Torx · 02-13-2008, 02:01 PM

evdo card
or use a windows mobile phone with evdo to usb connect for internet sharing.

Chainblade · 02-13-2008, 03:39 PM

oh god, don't get the Sierra Wireless 881 posted above. It's a piece of shit. Get an Option Wireless aircard if you HAVE to have AT&T.

I'd say T-Mobile since it is the only one that is truly unlimited but it's only EDGE. But if that's ok, i highly suggest it as it's also cheaper than all the others and very reliable.

anyways, I've worked almost 3 years in a tier 3 environment in the cellular industry so ask me anything.

Jamsan · 02-13-2008, 06:13 PM

I guess I should've been more desriptive than just being lazy and posting a picture... Like others have mentioned, get an EVDO card from ATT/Sprint/Verizon, etc. We use Sprint's at work, both Pantech's and Merlin's. The pantechs tend to be a bit more reliable. Not sure what the costs are, but the card is probably somewhere in the $50-100 range, and the service (atleast what we pay) is somewhere in the 50-70$ a month range. Speeds are so-so. Areas can be hit or miss on connectivity/speed, but overall, it works pretty well.

I took an hour trip from CT to NYC, and never dropped connection once, and I was traveling in a freeway covered in a fair amount of trees.

If you wanted to go nuts, you could setup a laptop to use the EVDO card, install a switch in the car (or a wireless router, not sure how that would work though), setup Internet Connection sharing and allow others to connect as well.

SoulAssassin · 02-13-2008, 06:47 PM

Yeah, it depends on what you're going to do with it. I use my laptop and verizon card as a crappy GPS substitute but I've seen a guy use just a wireless adapter connected to a laptop mounted in his car to sync his MP3's from his house without unmounting the laptop.

Chainblade · 02-13-2008, 07:02 PM

by the way, most phones will be able to tether via USB or bluetooth, not only smartphones. be sure if you do that though, take notice of the phones capabilities as far as speeds go.

funkgab · 02-14-2008, 03:00 AM

ah i see.. just wanted to have a car laptop, with internet, but its not that needed so ill wait until i really do, thanks anyways guys

Juballharshaw · 02-14-2008, 08:30 PM

Behold a new option has emerged!

Motor Authority » Autonet in-car WiFi lets you bring the Internet with you

funkgab · 02-15-2008, 03:21 AM

screw that ;p

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,203 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	i dont see how fail...the one that fails is you..because my homepage is not Home-Zelda Universe and a wifi card wouldnt work unless i was right outside of starbucks or something right? Last edited by funkgab; 02-12-2008 at 10:06 PM..

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,203 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	and i have a feeling its slow?

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Phant0m51 From Utah, NOT mormon Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,270 (#75 ) My photos: 19 Thanked 1x in one post	Actually, some mobile phones are surprisingly fast being used as a modem. Sprint's Data Network transfers at 230k, much faster than dial-up, and faster than some low-end DSL.
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Miller Former Alcoholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gym Posts: 4,942 (#8 ) My photos: 32 Thanked 1x in one post	verizon and att have a 5gb/month limit sprint has none but is slightly slower as i hear you could also get a blackberry/smart phone and teather it.
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Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,684 (#3 ) My photos: 77 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	evdo card or use a windows mobile phone with evdo to usb connect for internet sharing.

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Chainblade Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 2,316 (#43 ) My photos: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	oh god, don't get the Sierra Wireless 881 posted above. It's a piece of shit. Get an Option Wireless aircard if you HAVE to have AT&T. I'd say T-Mobile since it is the only one that is truly unlimited but it's only EDGE. But if that's ok, i highly suggest it as it's also cheaper than all the others and very reliable. anyways, I've worked almost 3 years in a tier 3 environment in the cellular industry so ask me anything.
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Jamsan Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,349 (#70 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	I guess I should've been more desriptive than just being lazy and posting a picture... Like others have mentioned, get an EVDO card from ATT/Sprint/Verizon, etc. We use Sprint's at work, both Pantech's and Merlin's. The pantechs tend to be a bit more reliable. Not sure what the costs are, but the card is probably somewhere in the $50-100 range, and the service (atleast what we pay) is somewhere in the 50-70$ a month range. Speeds are so-so. Areas can be hit or miss on connectivity/speed, but overall, it works pretty well. I took an hour trip from CT to NYC, and never dropped connection once, and I was traveling in a freeway covered in a fair amount of trees. If you wanted to go nuts, you could setup a laptop to use the EVDO card, install a switch in the car (or a wireless router, not sure how that would work though), setup Internet Connection sharing and allow others to connect as well.

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