"Jean Staffen" <jstaffen@peoplepc.com> hath wroth:

>I'm moving into a park that offers free wireless internet.

I'll assume that means a trailer park. Trailers have metal walls,
which makes wireless a bit difficult. The usual method is an outside
antenna.

>I understand I
>have to buy an adaptor for my desktop. Is it a Linksys Wireless G Usb
>Adaptor?

How should I know? You didn't bother mentioning your computer or
operating system. Also, you'll need to know how far away from the
central access point your parking place is located. Also, if there
are any trees in the way as those also block the signal.

I suggest you wait until you move in and see what other people are
using. I think you'll find a subtantial number of creative
installations, with rooftop antennas, rooftop client radios, and
perhaps some repeaters.

>Do I have to pay for an ISP?
>The manager said it was free after I
>bought the adaptor.

The trailer park pays for the ISP service. However, don't assume that
they're doing it out of pure generosity. You'll pay for it somehow,
although much less than if obtained your own ISP service.

>How does this work?

It works quite well depending on number of users, backhaul bandwidth,
interference, trees, line of sight, etc.

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