dialup wireless network ?

Is there anything different about setting up a wireless network using a
dialup modem to access the internet, if so, what?

Terry

Terry Kangas wrote:
> Is there anything different about setting up a wireless network using a
> dialup modem to access the internet, if so, what?
>
> Terry
>
>
have you read this article on the subject ?
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...haredialup.htm

On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:41:31 -0800, "Terry Kangas"
<kterryatpacifier.com> wrote:

>Is there anything different about setting up a wireless network using a
>dialup modem to access the internet, if so, what?

Yep. Most broadband connections are full time with no conntects and
disconnects. A dialup modem/router picks up the line when there's
traffic, and hangs up when it's no longer busy.

Look on eBay for a 3com 3C888 or 3C886 Office Connect dialup router.
It has everying in one package so you don't have to tie up a computah
to do the dialing and PPP connection. Looks like there are a few
available, but the prices are rediculous. It should be about $75US.

Also a Netgear RM356 for about the same price (or less).

There are also a bunch of Webramp modem/router models. Not
recommended but they go very cheaply.

Incidentally, I use the 3com devices for backup if the DSL goes down.



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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:41:31 -0800, "Terry Kangas"
> <kterryatpacifier.com> wrote:
>
>> Is there anything different about setting up a wireless network
>> using a dialup modem to access the internet, if so, what?
>
> Yep. Most broadband connections are full time with no conntects and
> disconnects. A dialup modem/router picks up the line when there's
> traffic, and hangs up when it's no longer busy.
>
> Look on eBay for a 3com 3C888 or 3C886 Office Connect dialup router.
> It has everying in one package so you don't have to tie up a computah
> to do the dialing and PPP connection. Looks like there are a few
> available, but the prices are rediculous. It should be about $75US.
>
> Also a Netgear RM356 for about the same price (or less).
>
> There are also a bunch of Webramp modem/router models. Not
> recommended but they go very cheaply.
>
> Incidentally, I use the 3com devices for backup if the DSL goes down.

You may want to check out the WiFlyer at http://www.wiflyer.com. Pocket szed
combo access point + dialup modem for under 100 bucks (on sale now, normally
129). Use it when I travel, and it allows multiple users/devices to share
the modem access (no computer needed).. Handy since I have both a PDA and
Laptop, and sometimes need both to access the internet at the same time..

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote:

>On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:41:31 -0800, "Terry Kangas"
><kterryatpacifier.com> wrote:
>
>>Is there anything different about setting up a wireless network using a
>>dialup modem to access the internet, if so, what?
>
>Yep. Most broadband connections are full time with no conntects and
>disconnects. A dialup modem/router picks up the line when there's
>traffic, and hangs up when it's no longer busy.
>
>Look on eBay for a 3com 3C888 or 3C886 Office Connect dialup router.
>It has everying in one package so you don't have to tie up a computah
>to do the dialing and PPP connection. Looks like there are a few
>available, but the prices are rediculous. It should be about $75US.
>
I had a 3com 3c886 for years. Works great.