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how useful is WiFi in the UK? |
ofiaich
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Hi Folks!!
Another question...
I have 3 email accounts that I tend to use the most.
1. Vodafone over gprs with phone and T3.
2. University account which is a dial-up account.
3. Internet providor through broadband..
I do have Hotmail too but don't use it so much..
Are there any restrictions or 'things to know about WiFi' when wanting to access these accounts? Should I be able to access all with no problem ?
Thanks again!
Ofiaich
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Coxy
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On 2006-04-12 11:46:37, masseur wrote:
its so easy to setup a wep key, and specify mac addresses, etc etc that I never really understand why people don't do that.
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Masseur, I have wifi and its the only thing I use with my laptop in my bedroom, and my PSP for Esato PMs or Posts, or even online gaming. I had a WPA -PSK security system set up, but I couldnt play online with my PSP with that, I think the security was too high, because when I changed to a WEP key, it now works.
Anyway more to the point, when I used a WPA-PSK and the WPA security settings, I could create my own password, so it was easy to remember and input into all my devices. But now with the WEP the key is already created and is about 13 pairs of random number and letters. Is there any way to create your own key? Im using a Belkin 802.11g 125MBPS high speed router btw.
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masseur
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yep, you'r right. PSP only suports WEP and thats what I have setup in my kids PSPs
I have only used netgear and d-link wireless routers and both brands have always provided a way to generate the key for you, and/or you can key your own key of the correct length depending on the encryption strength you want. I'd be surprised if belkin was different but I've never used that brand
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Coxy
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This is how the security tab looks when you access the router. You can see the random number and letters there.
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masseur
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yeah that looks right. in this case you enter your chosen password/phrase and click generate and that creates the key you actually use in the devices.
I see what you mean now though, its not a friendly way to have to set the wep key value into a half dozen different devices and I often get it wrong and have to retype the whole key again.
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Coxy
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So basically there is no way to create a password of your choice, it has to be a load of random numbers and letters?
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masseur
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well, as I was saying, you can create the hexadecimal key yourself usually but I tend to just let it generate one for me
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ofiaich
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From: East Yorkshire, England
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Any advice on my earlier question please?
I have 3 email accounts that I tend to use the most.
1. Vodafone over gprs with phone and T3.
2. University account which is a dial-up account.
3. Internet providor through broadband..
I do have Hotmail too but don't use it so much..
Are there any restrictions or 'things to know about WiFi' when wanting to access these accounts? Should I be able to access all through WiFi with no problem ?
Thanks again!
Ofiaich
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ofiaich
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From: East Yorkshire, England
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bump!!
any takers on this one ?
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Ben.Cook
Joined: Apr 15, 2002
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In answer to your question I use my K-Jam to pick up pop3, hotmail and work webmail over wi-fi and I've never had any difficulties.
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ofiaich
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thanks Ben.Cook!
My most important account is a dialup account.
Are any of yours dial-up too?
This is what will sway my decision to buy a PDA with WiFi..!
Ofiaich
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Coxy
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Why wouldnt you be able to access it? 
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ofiaich
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Coxy,
I know diddly squat about WiFi.... so I asked the question.
I guess then you are saying that WiFi can access my IMAP in and out mailboxes...
I guess too, that I do not need to bother with the dial-up connection part, but will have to configure a WiFi connection..
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Ben.Cook
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I have just tested connecting to my Runbox account using IMAP rather that POP which I normally use on my K-Jam (which runs Windows Mobile 5)... and it works fine
Sorry should have said this was all done over wi-fi rather than dial up
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ofiaich
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Thanks very much Ben.Cook!
I am sure WiFi will be good for me.
Now to check out any hiccups etc with the Palm LifeDrive. I have read some stories about the small Hard Disc failing....
Thanks again!
Ofiaich
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Posted: 2006-04-12 13:40
