Mobile wireless access point thingy

[sunrise 0]

Yes, all that high tech jargon...

 

Tethering is what you're doing - your phone connection to provide your computer (or iPad) with an internet connection.

 

Jailbreaking - google 'jailbreaking iphone' and you'll get the idea.

 

That's good that you're unlocked in HK and tethering is officially supported. That's how it should be everywhere.

[grungy-gonads 54]

I think I'll give the googling a miss.

I'm jargoned out.

And actually, I really don't care.

I simply want to use my computer/ipad whatever without knowing the details!!

 

[thursday 1]

On the waiting list for Iphone4 (mid July or something stupid) (this place is meant to be the gadget capital of the world ), but meanwhile:

 

[grungy-gonads 54]

Yes isn't she lovely.

I'm sure if she was the one bringing me that little thingy, she would have got me sorted in no time.

[thursday 1]

no doubt. It's all her fault.

[grungy-gonads 54]

Don't be harsh on her.

I'm sure she did her best.

[joshnii 2]

Working well now gg?

Interested in perhaps getting one of these.

[grungy-gonads 54]

Haven't used it much actually, but it works as should.

 

Turn it on, wait a short while and then you can connect wifi using the 3g connection.

[thursday 1]

nah man, wifi is wifi, 3G is 3G data network.

[grungy-gonads 54]

Yes I know that.

Let me rephrase.

 

Turn it on, wait a short while and then you can connect wifi using the foma card connection.

Whatever, it's exactly like using a wifi connection.

[thursday 1]

what is foma card connection?

[thursday 1]

Anyway, having said that. You could've used your iphone tethering on bluetooth to connect to the internets on 3G network, without having the lass to cancel on your delivery appointment.

[grungy-gonads 54]

The foma card is the docomo card that I use in my phone.

Or in my data connection device.

 

Really, I'm not in the least bit interested in all the tech details thursday, so pick it apart as much as you want! All I need to know is that it works and how much it costs.

[thursday 1]

ah.., so the Ipad uses it's wifi connection to the thingy and the thingy goes onto the 3G network. Got it. Just like bluetooth tethering really.

[grungy-gonads 54]

Well the whole point was me wanting to connect to Docomo, which is surely 3g right?

 

Couldn't do that normally because the ipad is locked into Softbank. Works out good though because what I have now I can connect other things as well, it's not just the ipad.

[sunrise 0]

Just found out Asahi-net have started a wireless connection service for 380 yen a month (first two months free no obligation trial) for Asahi members. I use them for my net connection so I will probably try that. Not quite as comprehensive as using a foma connection but doesn't require a docomo internet connection, so a lot cheaper, handier for the light user.

[grungy-gonads 54]

The docomo one is a maximum of 5980 yen a month, but if you do not use it at all, I think it's 1050 yen basic charge. Between those two numbers it goes up as you use it more but as you might expect it fairly quickly gets to the 5980 yen level. So I wouldn't recommend it for light users really.

 

 

[sunrise 0]

yes, I'm sure it goes up quickly without you realising!

[pie-eater 207]

Less than 30 minutes of browsing will get it up to that upper limit level!

[thursday 1]

pends whats being browsed. Some will get it up in no time.

[grungy-gonads 54]

Actually pie-eater is right.

 

Just 30 mins or so of concentrated web viewing - not video or anything just normal sites - will very likely get up to the upper limit.

 

Basically I am prepared for it to be that much each month and people on it should. It's good that there is a lower charge if you don't use it like when I'm back in the uk etc.