[3g-g]

In continuation from Bleubeans thread about videocalling I wondered if anyone has taken up the real advantage that 3G brings us, well as long as you're not on 3 that is, i.e. the ability to use your handset as a "high speed" modem. Vote in the poll and post your findings, discussion points or any questions you may have below.

In my own working life I use the Orange 3G network everyday, paired to my laptop for remote data use. I find it very useable, quick and reliable. As a little aside to the previous poll about videocalling, I have even had a MSN video conversation using my 3G handset as the modem, although not broadband like with the image movement it wasn't too bad!

[@NickyColman]

I voted NO. Unfortunately, being a 3 customer, i didnt get the choice!!

[Ben]

3G data is fantastic! I want my network to be an ISP (which all the networks are heavily resisting) so I can use it to connect to a range of services which I choose. Before my 6680 I used MSN/streaming/web/email on my iPAQ via the Z1010. Now I can just do everything on the 6680 itself. I'll use the 6680 as a modem for my laptop too, but haven't had the need yet.

I think streaming 3G radio will be huge when players like the BBC launch a player or compatible streams - but deals need to be done to reduce the data cost (Virgin are currently working on this).

[Jon3G]

yes, I use Voda for 3G data.

Question

As anyone here got knowledge of VPN's

[3g-g]

yes, I use Voda for 3G data.

Question

As anyone here got knowledge of VPN's

To what extent? Whats the question?

[Jon3G]

I am having a nightmare setting up a VPN at my office at work to connect via VPN. I am using XP on my laptop and Server 2003 on the server at work

[Ben]

Was speeding around while using Agile Messenger and the web browser yesterday evening - was great! My thumb isn't half sore though!

Instant messaging could so easily revolutionise the way we use our mobiles.

[delinquentwoody]

Definitely I agree. I used to use MSN messenger via WAP before i joined 3 a year ago, and i still think it would be useful to me sometimes.

I voted no in the poll, obviously being on 3, but when i get my orange phone (6680 when its out lol) i probably will use it for data

[getti]

I will definatly be using it for data. Once I get my laptop in 2 weeks and I have a 6680 I will make use of the 50mb of data I get free per month. I use about 4mb max on the phone so the rest can be for emails, browsing and uploading changes on my site. The laptop im getting has built in WiFi so of course, if I can find anywhere with an open connection I will use their bandwith :D.

Amazing how many open WiFi signals there are to pick up on

[Jon3G]

Yes, I know

In my office block that we share with other companys, I pick up 3 open networks. (I used them while our BB was down). The other day I was traveling and I had my PDA wifi turned on and it must have picked up about 15 sources while I was out and about and at least 6 were open.

[getti]

How can you tell if they are open? I have never used WiFi before but if i came across an open signal, i would use it to browse the net.

How would i connect to that point and use IE or Firefox?

[Jon3G]

2 ways

On my PDA you need you have to attempt to connect and if its open it will just let u in. On my PDA also it has a key symbol that tells you if a pin is required.

On my laptop, it just tells you if its a open access point or not

[Jon3G]

Can you tell what you are connecting with (or trying to)

[Jon3G]

To what extent? Whats the question?


Can you help

[getti]

Can you tell what you are connecting with (or trying to)

Well nothing yet because I dont have the laptop :p .
Im getting it on the 13th when i get paid but just wanted to know a little about WiFi

[Jon3G]

well if its got built in Wifi then use the windows wifi connect client, its really easy to use and simple. When you open the client up it will search for access points and then list them, you simply click on the one u want and if it open and no password bingo your in.

Simple

Getti

Do you know anything about VPN's? and laptop you getting