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dashock333
join:2007-11-18
Pine Grove, PA
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Re: Newbie to WISP's needs some info.
Well I just went on speed test and the results were ugly. down: About 470, up 74 (ouch!), and my ping was... 925ms! I hate sat internet.
I am looking into Millenicom, their price is $60 a month, what Im paying for WB. They have no download limits (sweet), and no contracts (really sweet). The email they sent me said the following, "Congratulations, you are in an area where the connectivity should be
excellent.
The speeds are burstable to 3.1M/1.8M. Your actual speeds will vary
(consider the service works over cell towers, so as your cell service has
variability so will this service) but should fall in the 500K - 1.5M range
(with upload speeds about half that).
The cost is $59.99/month with a $49.99 one-time fee.
Your connection is unlimited, will not be location specific, can be used
throughout the country, even while you travel and has no contract (you can
cancel at any time).
Once we receive your sign-up request, you should receive your device
within one week (your initial charge will be pro-rated for the month with
re-occurring $59.99 charge automatically on the first of each subsequent
month; accounts signing up in the last 10 days of the month will be
charged the following months fee as well). Please note there is a $15
shipping fee.
No Contract ~ you can close your account at any time. Simply return the
device in proper working order in its original case with all the original
contents of the case. Failure to do so results in a one-time charge of
$200 and then you are no longer responsible for the account."
Can I plug the usb device into my linksys wrt54gs router? I looked at the router and from what I can see there is one ethernet intput and 4 ethernet outputs on the back, but no USB ports. I would really like it if I didn't have to buy a new router. Also, I read a bunch of other threads and it seems like most ppl have antennas of some sort, should i look into them? How much do they run for? Thanks for all the help.
I should be able to play Burnout Paradise online now, yay!!! haha | |
me1212
join:2008-11-20
Pleasant Hill, MO | The antennas r only if you get a weak sig and it messes with the internet. Yes you will need to buy a new router. | |
RockyBB
Premium
join:2005-01-31
Longmont, CO
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said by dashock333  :Can I plug the usb device into my linksys wrt54gs router? no. you need an EVDO router.
you are confusing WISP with cellular broadband. they are both wireless, but different. satellite is wireless, too, but it is different. cellular broadband comes from cellular towers, and you'll get a USB device that connects directly to your computer or to an EVDO router. WISP comes from a tower, and the WISP company attaches a dish to your home and runs a wire into the house to connect to a bridge which then connects to one machine (computer or router). WISPs can have excellent latency and jitter. cellular broadband will not have excellent latency and jitter and you might not be happy with gaming experience. WISPs will be better for gaming, but local WISP companies might not want their networks used for that type of traffic -- be sure to ask. | |
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