[dba-Tech] wi-fi plug-ins

Well, my cellphone is archaic -- kids at Salato wanted to know what
museum I found it in. :) I'm sure it wouldn't be compatible, but I'm
not opposed to upgrading. :)

Susan H.


Many cell phone companies now offer a "mobile hotspot". By using one of
these you don't have to figure out how to tether your cell phone, if you can
even do that with yours.

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 12:35 PM, John Bartow <jbartow at winhaven.net> wrote:
> Many cell phone companies now offer a "mobile hotspot". By using one of
> these you don't have to figure out how to tether your cell phone, if you can
> even do that with yours.
>
> In as non-technical terms as I can put it - it is a device that translates
> the cell tower's wireless radio signals to the signal that wireless
> computers use.
>
> They are usually routers too - which means you can connect more than one
> device to their wireless signal.
>
> Sometimes they even have a port for a wired connection.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:19 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: [dba-Tech] wi-fi plug-ins
>
> I'm looking for a plug-in hot spot for my dell book. I'm working fulltime
> for the next 8 months, but I can't use the wi-fi for my own stuff -- job is
> nature-related and has nothing to do with software or IT.
>
> I can bring my dell, I just can't use their wi-fi. It's a state agency and
> it's just... totally lock downed to keep the natives from screaming that
> we're abusing their tax dollars.
>
> I did a bit of research last night but really didn't turn up anything that
> looks promising. I'm going to check out the existing laptops to see what
> else is showing up, but I don't expect to find any free connections in the
> area.
>
> Looking for recommendations.
>
> Susan H.
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