PhilF
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Have you got it in your marina yet and does it work okay?
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WiFi
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BrendanS
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Marina Wifi is like any other. Are you pretty computer literate. If so, it will probably work for you if you ask the marina WiFi operator the right questions. If not, leave it until others have ironed the bugs out.
When it works, WiFi is brilliant.I have a WiFi network at home, and a WiFi card in my laptop which I use in several locations, and I've worked in two companies with WiFi networks.
There are range problems (might be an issue if you have a laptop with a WiFi card inside a boat with a marina antenna in the wrong place, you might not be able to get reception. Question for operator. This is really easy to discover once up and running, as there is mapping facility on most WiFi software that will show explore for available networks and show signal strenghts, but obviously, you can only use this once up and running).
There are also compatibility issues with different manufacturers cards, and even different formats now. Even if you already have WiFi equipped laptop, you might have to buy a new card that is compatible with the marina operators equipment.
There are also security issues. If you have confidential information on your computer (work type) and want to use the computer for confidential work related issues, rather than interntet surfing, take expert advice. There is an inbuilt encryption system available. Not all WiFi networks have this enabled, and it's not terribly robust. Any marina type system should have password pretection enabled, otherwise anyone could use the network free, but that doesn't mean that someone couldn't hack your machine if your own system isn't set up correctly. (rather complex issue).
There's also the issue is installation of the WiFi software. Most cards come with wizards, and often it's a case of stick a card in the computer, load a CD and use the Wizard to set it up. Great if it works, but if it doesn't you may be into bridging network connections, checking IP addresses, reconfiguring etc etc. You have to be a way above average computer user to go to this level.
Ask the marina WiFi ISP which formats and hardware they support, or do they expect you to buy and use cards and software they will supply.
<hr width=100% size=1> I asked an economist for her phone number....and she gave me an estimate
When it works, WiFi is brilliant.I have a WiFi network at home, and a WiFi card in my laptop which I use in several locations, and I've worked in two companies with WiFi networks.
There are range problems (might be an issue if you have a laptop with a WiFi card inside a boat with a marina antenna in the wrong place, you might not be able to get reception. Question for operator. This is really easy to discover once up and running, as there is mapping facility on most WiFi software that will show explore for available networks and show signal strenghts, but obviously, you can only use this once up and running).
There are also compatibility issues with different manufacturers cards, and even different formats now. Even if you already have WiFi equipped laptop, you might have to buy a new card that is compatible with the marina operators equipment.
There are also security issues. If you have confidential information on your computer (work type) and want to use the computer for confidential work related issues, rather than interntet surfing, take expert advice. There is an inbuilt encryption system available. Not all WiFi networks have this enabled, and it's not terribly robust. Any marina type system should have password pretection enabled, otherwise anyone could use the network free, but that doesn't mean that someone couldn't hack your machine if your own system isn't set up correctly. (rather complex issue).
There's also the issue is installation of the WiFi software. Most cards come with wizards, and often it's a case of stick a card in the computer, load a CD and use the Wizard to set it up. Great if it works, but if it doesn't you may be into bridging network connections, checking IP addresses, reconfiguring etc etc. You have to be a way above average computer user to go to this level.
Ask the marina WiFi ISP which formats and hardware they support, or do they expect you to buy and use cards and software they will supply.
<hr width=100% size=1> I asked an economist for her phone number....and she gave me an estimate
hlb
RIP
I have just bought a mobile phone. Will that help??
<hr width=100% size=1> <font color=blue>No one can force me to come here.<font color=red> I'm a volunteer!!.<font color=blue>
Haydn
<hr width=100% size=1> <font color=blue>No one can force me to come here.<font color=red> I'm a volunteer!!.<font color=blue>
Haydn
BrendanS
Well-known member
Re: Mobile phones
Only if Harry, LJS & Tutt's have one too!
When we starting Xmas panto, and Xmas user piccies?
<hr width=100% size=1> I asked an economist for her phone number....and she gave me an estimate
Only if Harry, LJS & Tutt's have one too!
When we starting Xmas panto, and Xmas user piccies?
<hr width=100% size=1> I asked an economist for her phone number....and she gave me an estimate
victor_meldrew
New member
I thought WiFi stood for Wind Impelled F*****g Idiots!
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jimi
Well-known member
Wind Implosion following indigestion?
<hr width=100% size=1>.. when's that again, but ..
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LeytonC
New member
No, you are thinking of WAFI - Wind Assisted Freaking Idiot
HAR, only joking - Merry Xmas to all boating types.
<hr width=100% size=1>Thanks
Leyton
(EXTAR Solutions - Software that works for you)
HAR, only joking - Merry Xmas to all boating types.
<hr width=100% size=1>Thanks
Leyton
(EXTAR Solutions - Software that works for you)
