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MiFi is a new WiFi connection option that came to market on May 17th.

Check it out at:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/05/ ... his-month/

Essentially the small device is a mobile WiFi connector that will wirelessly connect up to five computers simultaneously if you have cellphone connectivity.

MiFi can be purchase quite cheaply if you agree to a two year contract (with a 24 month fee). You can also buy the gizmo separately (about $250 as I recall) and simply pay for connectivity month-by-month.

I'm sure several C-Brats are Experts in remote connectivity. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts and other alternatives.

Best,
Casey
(vice) C-Dory Naknek
leaving Lake Montezuma June 2nd to meet Bill and El at Wahweap (on land ... #$%^&*#@ )
 
Hi Casey,

This was discussed on another forum I participate on. Sprint will also offer this sometime in June. AT&T and others will be somewhere down the line.

One of the guys from the 3g store posted this info...

<<In my opinion, the combination of Cradlepoint router and separate USB modem or expresscard is the better solution because the MiFi:
* has NO antenna jack to easily allow for high-antenna antennas and direct-connect amp;
* would require a more expensive 'wireless amplifier' to improve cellular signal;
* is tied to ONE carrier and cannot be used with multiple carriers like a cradlepoint router can;
* can only tether via USB cable. it has NO ethernet port;
* cannot tether to one computer and STILL be a WiFi hotspot;
* to allow for longer battery life, it only has about 30ft of WiFi range.
* must be replaced when 4G or other future technology is viable.

Having said all that, there is one group of RVers that I think are great candidates for the Mifi:
* you already own a wireless signal amplifier
* all the equipment you want to get online already has WiFi capability
* you only need a hotspot for use while traveling in an RV (not a home) OR
* your need for a hotspot in a home doesn't require more than 30ft wifi range
* you have NO need to tether a computer and still have a WiFi hotspot
* one carrier at a time doesn't bother you
* if you can answer Yes to the last six points, you should be happy with a MiFi>>

Best wishes,
Jim
 
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