DysfunktinaL Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi, I am building a computer for a truck driver, and he is asking me about WiFi internet, specificly by Verison.He wants to be able to use basic internet features like IE, AIM, MSN, E-mail, etc.. However, he also wants to be able to play World of Warcraft, and that is his main goal. How fast and reliable is WiFi connections, and would it be strong enough to support a game connection?If anyone knows this information, I'd appreciate your input. What would be even better is if anyone uses this type of connection, and could run a speed test for me (http://www.dslreports.com/stest)Right now I told him his only real option is to get a wireless card, and try to find an unsecured wireless access point near wherever he will be parking when he is on the road. The downside to this is A) That is basicly stealing, B) WAPs are not readily available when on the road, especialy in rural areas, and C) I think locating a strong signal, accessing WAPs, and being able to determine secured vs. unsecured access is a bit above his abilitys when it comes to computers.Thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMurphy Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Speedwise, it's not ideal for network connections. Also, if he wants those capabilities on the road, wifi ain't gonna cut it. He'll have to use portable satellite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DysfunktinaL Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thats what I thought. WiFi is basicly the Wireless Internet you get via your Cell phone, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouki Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) No. Thats UMTS.As for the solution to the problem, I would recommend getting 1 thing, and possibly, if needed a second one.Vodafone Card PCMCIALike Vodafone, there are other companies selling it.And secondly, only if needed, buying a Wireless Router that supports PCMCIA cards, and therefor, being able to "share" the Wireless Connection with other people (friends, family, etc).UMTS RouterYou should have posted this on the Networks Forums. Take care. Edited March 15, 2006 by Gouki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLXX Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 The quality of connection you get from unsecured wireless access points is not that good... it'd be sufficient for light web-browsing, e-mail, and IM but definitely not for any sort of gaming which requires a sustained reliable connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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