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My good friend has a question I can't answer. Is there a server for a Laptop? This person flys alot and I have no idea how to answer that. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Wireless Servers for Laptops?
- Thread starter Cindy Denning
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I travel with Wifi. It needs to be granted access to the server that is running the service in the hotel or airport.
As most of us travel alot we have installed a Wifi receiver that is connected into our normal network/server for all our regional offices. Same individual settings for each person on each net.
Most Notebooks come with a wifi card or some may need it as an add in.
As most of us travel alot we have installed a Wifi receiver that is connected into our normal network/server for all our regional offices. Same individual settings for each person on each net.
Most Notebooks come with a wifi card or some may need it as an add in.
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I think she's asking if someone can run a server OS on a laptop and maintain wireless connections. Technically, you can run any server OS on a laptop if the hardware is compatible. Basically to maintain consistent wifi you would need a gsm card for satellite coverage which is expensive and will not guarantee a 24/7/365 connection but will ideally let you connect from anywhere your service has signal. More importantly, what would require running a server OS while mobile, or is this a possible solution to sketchy server access while travelling?
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Guys, Cindy is about as far as you can get from a computer geek and still access Bladeforums. Anybody relying on her for advice has to be a complete weenie. We're going to have to explain things on a very basic level.
I've noticed computer weenies often assume all they have to do is get a notebook computer with wireless capability and they will be able to get on the net anywhere. That is not the way it works. You can only get a wireless connection if you're within a few feet of an access point. You can set up an access point in your home if you already have a net connection there, and then you can move from one room to another with your notebook and not have to mess with wires. You can find access points free for you to use in some hotels, coffee shops, even some laundromats. Maybe someday we'll have wireless service everywhere....
I've noticed computer weenies often assume all they have to do is get a notebook computer with wireless capability and they will be able to get on the net anywhere. That is not the way it works. You can only get a wireless connection if you're within a few feet of an access point. You can set up an access point in your home if you already have a net connection there, and then you can move from one room to another with your notebook and not have to mess with wires. You can find access points free for you to use in some hotels, coffee shops, even some laundromats. Maybe someday we'll have wireless service everywhere....
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It is available now, but it's ridiculously expensive and I can't imagine it being a viable thing for most people.
Here's one example from Verizon, there are others.
http://estore.vzwshop.com/overview/wirelessinternetaccess/
Here's one example from Verizon, there are others.
http://estore.vzwshop.com/overview/wirelessinternetaccess/
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Most digital phones from Cingular, Sprint and T-Mobile have this capability. I've been using T-Mobile's wireless cellular dialup for a very long time, back when they were still called Omnipoint. Some can now do it via Bluetooth. For Verizon, you'll need a device that can use it's VZAccess software. So far, my Verizon Blackberry has been flawless.GFarrell3 said:
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Really he wants to be able to check e-mail, he's a history buff as well. Thanks for the heads up.tonyccw said:
Places like Starbucks let you hook up to the internet for the price of a cup of coffee. If your friend has a wifi receiver he'll be able to read and send email will sipping on his cuppa joe. Depending on the strength of the signal, and the sensitivity of his receiver, he may even be able to hook up while out in the parking lot a saving on the cost of a coffee.
Once your friend is beyond the range of wifi transmitters his next options are a blue tooth hookup with a blue tooth enabled cell phone. This allows him to use his cell phone kinda like a dial up hookup at home, only wirelessly. Only downside is he will be charged by the minute (if he's already maxed out his alloted cell phone minutes) and he would still be limited to range of a cell phone repeater so he can pick up a signal.
One other option is a special internet wireless receiver that's built into a data card that one inserts into the laptop. Purchasing such a receiver is like buying a cell phone with related calling plans. Best to check out Verizon, Sprint, etc. and see what the plans are and see if your friend wants to go that route. Again, this receiver is limited the range of a repeater, so if he's out in the South Pole, a signal may not be forthcoming.
The wifi route might be the most cost effective way to go, especially if this is not going to be a week in, week out sort of thing. One thing to consider is to make sure that some hacker doesn't hack into his computer while at a wifi spot. While this may not occur on a regular basis, the fact is that it is still possible, so it would be good to safeguard against it.
Once your friend is beyond the range of wifi transmitters his next options are a blue tooth hookup with a blue tooth enabled cell phone. This allows him to use his cell phone kinda like a dial up hookup at home, only wirelessly. Only downside is he will be charged by the minute (if he's already maxed out his alloted cell phone minutes) and he would still be limited to range of a cell phone repeater so he can pick up a signal.
One other option is a special internet wireless receiver that's built into a data card that one inserts into the laptop. Purchasing such a receiver is like buying a cell phone with related calling plans. Best to check out Verizon, Sprint, etc. and see what the plans are and see if your friend wants to go that route. Again, this receiver is limited the range of a repeater, so if he's out in the South Pole, a signal may not be forthcoming.
The wifi route might be the most cost effective way to go, especially if this is not going to be a week in, week out sort of thing. One thing to consider is to make sure that some hacker doesn't hack into his computer while at a wifi spot. While this may not occur on a regular basis, the fact is that it is still possible, so it would be good to safeguard against it.
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bulgron said:So would it be wrong of me to jump in on this conversation with the concept of 'war driving'?
Believe it or not, a few people have been in the news here lately getting arrested for just that.
Not trying to hack into someone's pc for bank info or anything, just for parking outside and accessing the internet through their unsecured wireless routers.
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