Im an idiot.. how do blackberries/WiFi networks work? - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 01-10-2007, 06:23 PM

Can you get high speed internet off wifi networks?
Is it available all over the place (and is access free?)

Currently theres two types of networks that come to mind
What cell phones use, pretty slow for data transfer
Wireless (LAN) networks, fast but small access area

So what makes Wifi different? Is it a combination of the two above?
What are the average costs to use the internet on a blackberry?

WiredGuy · 01-10-2007, 06:30 PM

Suck it up and bring the laptop, it won't get stolen in your room. Its much cheaper than surfing the net on a BB, especially if you're on Rogers or Bell. The speed is crap and roaming data charges will get you nailed pretty bad when you get back.
WG

reynold · 01-10-2007, 07:32 PM

Maybe this can help you.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

bDok · 01-10-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiredGuy

Suck it up and bring the laptop, it won't get stolen in your room. Its much cheaper than surfing the net on a BB, especially if you're on Rogers or Bell. The speed is crap and roaming data charges will get you nailed pretty bad when you get back.
WG

I would say yea go ahead and bring a laptop, but I was just in miami and my laptop was jacked outta my room. Horrible experience. Not going to stop me though from bringing mine to vegas though. Shit happens. Just make sure you always logout and have a good password on your shit. That should keep most people out.

_Rush_ · 01-10-2007, 08:04 PM

Always encrypt your sensitive data, guys. Especially on laptops.

http://www.truecrypt.org/

Myst · 01-11-2007, 01:53 PM

I was going to bring my laptop regardless, just didnt know if i could leave it in the open in my room :P
But thanks for the info all

Adult Search Results · 01-11-2007, 01:54 PM

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01-10-2007, 06:23 PM	#1
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	Im an idiot.. how do blackberries/WiFi networks work? Can you get high speed internet off wifi networks? Is it available all over the place (and is access free?) Currently theres two types of networks that come to mind What cell phones use, pretty slow for data transfer Wireless (LAN) networks, fast but small access area So what makes Wifi different? Is it a combination of the two above? What are the average costs to use the internet on a blackberry?

01-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#2
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,482	Suck it up and bring the laptop, it won't get stolen in your room. Its much cheaper than surfing the net on a BB, especially if you're on Rogers or Bell. The speed is crap and roaming data charges will get you nailed pretty bad when you get back. WG __________________ I play with Google.

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01-10-2007, 07:32 PM	#3
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Maybe this can help you. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm

01-11-2007, 01:53 PM	#6
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	I was going to bring my laptop regardless, just didnt know if i could leave it in the open in my room :P But thanks for the info all