Wireless Internet - MacBook

[WFTW]

I have a MacBook and am hoping someone could tell me how to set it up for a wireless internet connection. I'll be "on the road" for 6 months (APR-SEP) and it would be SOOOO nice to stay connected via the internet.

Is it possible? Ideas? Suggestions? If I go to an Apple store when I get back to Florida in March (no Apple store near me at the moment...in Alaska), I'm guessing they could hook me up with what I'll need?

 

[mountainpete]

The type of wireless internet you need depends on where you will be when you want to connect. If you are in wi-fi area, the Macbook should already be setup. If you are in cellular range, an EVDO card from a carrier like Verizon would be ideal. If you are in the middle of nowhere, then we will have to start discussing other options.

Pete

 

[WFTW]

Yes, I have an air card thing built in...but what good is that if I don't have the password for whatever internet signal I'm picking up?

I think maybe the EVDO card would be best. Not that I'll always be in cellular range...but then again, I won't always want to get on the internet. Should I just contact Verizon for this and tell them the kind of computer I have. How fast is it? How expensive is it?

 

[Desertdude]

Find free WIFI cafe - open Macbook - hit any bookmark in Safari - accept the terms - enjoy the connection.

Payfor ATT - Tmobile hot spot Wifi (Starbucks) to use - Open MacBook hit any bookmark page in Safari - takes you to your paid service login page - Once you input your username & password "Keychain" will save your info for the next time login - then your connected.

There are many free wifi spots on the road

 

[articulate]

Correct, if you locate a free wi-fi connection, Macbook will do most of the thinking for you.

A really good place to get free wi-fi in most towns and cities will be the public library.

 

[WFTW]

Nice tip about the public libraries having free wi-fi. Wonder if there's a website with a listing of all the libraries in America and their addresses. That would make things SO easy. I'll have to check into that because it sure beats paying.

 

[Mike S]

I have a MacBook Pro and use Airport. I am on the road a lot. The public library is a good tip. Also most truck stops have WiFi networks that are free. It is not hard to pick up mail, etc.

I usually pick-up mail and process off-line. Then at the next connection send all e-mail and pick up the recent messages. I also have an 800 number service that forwards all missed calls to me via e-mail if it cannot reach me on my cell.

 

[kcowyo]

Free Wi-Fi

I use that quite a bit. I print off the locations where I'm going before leaving the house and refer to them on the road.

:campfire:
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[WFTW]

Free Wi-Fi

I use that quite a bit. I print off the locations where I'm going before leaving the house and refer to them on the road.

:campfire:
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Excellent...exactly what I need! :wings: