Re: Re: [SLUG] Wireless Broadband?

I'm pretty sure this is the model I use now:
expensive from the manufacturer, but should work on Linux, you can
check with them, but they are somewhat Linux aware:
$495
http://maxon.com.au/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=47

Alternatively, you may prefer to import an 850MHz capable MiFi 2372:
http://bit.ly/NBjB7

They are around $300-400 and are probably the best device,
configuration wise, as the computer connects via WiFi.

They share their 3G connection with up to 5 devices via WiFi.

They are battery powered with around 4 hours use, but I'm fairly sure
they can just charge / operate from USB (check with manufacturer on
that one).

Internode are selling them for use on the Optus network for $329, but
these are the 900/1900/2100 verson.

Ben

On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Peter Hardy <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Fri, 2010-01-22 at 18:12 +1100, Amos Shapira wrote:
>> 2010/1/22 Del <[email protected]>:
>> > You're better off buying their network gateway for $399, which is the
>> > BigPond "Elite" network gateway on this page:
>> >
>> > http://www.bigpond.com/internet/plans/wireless/wireless_devices/
>>
>> Thanks for the pointer but since the main point of having this device
>> is to allow our people to travel while on call duty (two of them
>> happen to be motorcyclists too), it's not practical.
>
> I recently spliced a USB charging socket in to my scooter's electrics to
> charge my phone on the road (it's in the glovebox
> http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4243310951_ed7e2847c1_b.jpg ).
> Inspired by the geek my ride people I've been considering adding a small
> PC and wireless gear. Just because. :-)
>
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