staying connected on the go
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Staying Connected on the Go. Travis Bonfiglio. Wi-fi Now. To obtain a wi-fi connection in today’s world you must: Be in a wi-fi hot spot (Starbucks, etc.) Hotels/airports often charge a fee per hour Hard to find when necessary or in unfamiliar locations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Travis Bonfiglio
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Wi-fi NowTo obtain a wi-fi connection in today’s world
you must:Be in a wi-fi hot spot (Starbucks, etc.)
Hotels/airports often charge a fee per hourHard to find when necessary or in unfamiliar
locationsIphone/Blackberries allow access but with
limited abilities
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Several Unique Ways to Gain Access to the WebTethering3G/4G USB cardsMobile Hotspot
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TetheringMobile device, Smartphone or PDA, used as
modem
Done with USB or through Bluetooth
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Advantages of TetheringLow cost
Any smartphone, such as a Blackberry can be used for minimal fee/data plan
Free software available to allow free tethering for small amount of usage
Anytime, AnywhereWith tethering, all you need is a signal from
your cell phone to allow you to connectAlways have your phone
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Disadvantages of TetheringSpeeds
400kbps to 700kbps Expensive
If not paired with unlimited data planCharged by amount used
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3G/4G cardsOffered by many retailers: Sprint, Verizon,
etc.
USB plug in
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Advantages of 3G/4G cardsAnywhere, Anytime
Much like tethering, these cards allow internet access without being in a wifi hotspot
Speed Data rates vary per network
Sprint offering 3G and soon to be 4G coverage Use mobile broadband network of carrier
Easy to Use
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Disadvantages of 3G/4G cardExpensive
Pay for card plus 2-year activation fee Verizon = $129.00 Sprint = $250.00 before rebates/discounts
One more thing to carry aroundSmall as a jump drive
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Mobile HotspotsNewly arrived device from Sprint and Verizon
Connects to internet through wireless network of carrier
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Advantages of Mobile HotspotsUltra light and portable
3.5" (H) x 2.3" (W) x 0.4" (D) (Verizon)3.14" x 3.14" x .61 (Sprint)
Each weigh 2-4 ounces
4 Hour rechargeable battery life
High data speeds600kbps-1.7Mbps (faster speeds if used on Sprints 4G
network)
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AdvantagesCan connect up to 5 wifi-enabled devices
Ipods, video game consoles, other computers
No software to install or activateTurn it on and use
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Disadvantages of Mobile HotspotsExpensive
Retail price Sprint = $350 Verizon = $270
Plus 2/yr contract
One more item to pack on trips