I've been blessed with the task of finding out why my father's windows 7 laptop can't connect to his new Virgin Media Broadband router. The laptop can't find the router, and I can't find a fix... [more inside]
posted by Inner Universe on Feb 16, 2013 - 4 answers

Why does my wireless router stop some devices from accessing the web every now and then. [more inside]
posted by xchmp on May 17, 2012 - 4 answers

My grandma lives in Las Vegas and got her hands on a MacBook Pro, but doesn't have a cell phone, digital cable, or any kind of Internet access. She lives on a very small Social Security payment, but wants to access the web to see her grandkids. What's the most affordable, simplest option currently available for cheap wireless broadband in Vegas (Zip code 89121) with a USB modem? [more inside]
posted by waxpancake on Apr 12, 2012 - 10 answers

My Windows Live Mail loses connection with Verizon Broadband Card, how can I create a constant ping to keep connection alive? [more inside]
posted by sandyp on Feb 12, 2012 - 3 answers

Experience with Sprint / Nextel MiFi? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

How good are international broadband rental places like wifirents.com? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jun 22, 2009 - 1 answer

What is the best way to get broadband internet to a warehouse with offices that isn't capable of it via landlines? [more inside]
posted by Outis on Mar 3, 2009 - 16 answers

For reasons too tedious to get into, I need a quiet place with a broadband wireless connection between the hours of 7-9 p.m. tomorrow night, 12/15, as close to the Spectrum in South Philly as possible. Anybody got any suggestions?
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Dec 11, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking to broadcast a wireless signal 100-200yds. How many dB/mW does my antenna need to be and what's the optimal frequency? [more inside]
posted by jammnrose on Aug 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Mobile Broadband in London? I'm moving to Central London and would love any recommendations for mobile broadband access. Who are the providers? What are the best packages? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

BroadbandFilter: Any experience with locally owned "fixed wireless" ISPs? [more inside]
posted by piedmont on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Should I replace my Comcast internet service (cable) with wireless broadband? [more inside]
posted by bchaplin on Aug 2, 2007 - 7 answers

I am seeking a company that offers EVDO service with coverage in Brazil. I am also open to any other technologies that provide a wireless broadband service. [more inside]
posted by marc10 on Dec 2, 2006 - 2 answers

Is there a reason why my Wireless Broadband Router (54Mbs) seems to drop off to sleep after a few minutes of idle time on the PC? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Nov 15, 2006 - 7 answers

What are my Wireless Internet Options? [more inside]
posted by ZackTM on Nov 9, 2006 - 7 answers

Gah! Broadbandfilter! Moving to a new apartment next week (in SF). What broadband provider, and how do I search for it without a current phone number? (Cable vs. DSL vs. FIOS vs. Wireless?) [more inside]
posted by gramcracker on Jul 18, 2006 - 18 answers

Will you fill my brain with information about Verizon Wireless Broadband? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Jan 11, 2006 - 6 answers

Is there a way to avoid a wireless router interfering with the signal from a wireless audio-video transmitter? [more inside]
posted by funambulist on Aug 26, 2005 - 7 answers

I just bought a new PC and would like to set it up so I can wirelessly share a cable internet connection with an older mac. [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Mar 16, 2005 - 5 answers

Have dsl in building 1 with linksys gateway providing a wireless connection. Need to use dsl is building 2. What is the best/cheapest way to accomplish this? [more inside]
posted by striker on Mar 8, 2005 - 6 answers

Someone I know is moving to a tiny rural town in Southern Oregon, which has a population of about 700 people and no broadband. The nearest broadband is in Roseburg, located 17 miles away.

The property they will be on has a hill, which might make it possible to use some kind of tranceiver on an antenna and establish a connection with someone over in Roseburg -- either Qwest, the local phone service, or the Douglas FastNet, which is interested in bringing broadband to rural Oregon. Alternately, there are satellite services, such as Starband or DirecWay which does this kind of thing too.

Do any of you have any thoughts on the best (or most cost-effective) solution available for broadband in such a situation? Also, we are interested in knowing how to go about creating a wireless network / coop / small ISP that would service the local region. Any ideas on how to get the bandwidth, what kind of equipment we'd want to use, how to wire the town, and how to reduce latency?
posted by insomnia_lj on Aug 1, 2004 - 2 answers

Travelling with high speed internet? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Jun 8, 2004 - 12 answers