Comments on: Own your own mobile WiFi hotspot

By: Jerry Kidd

Jerry Kidd — Sat, 22 May 2010 06:01:20 +0000

I use the HECK out of my MiFi card! And I have a password on mine too. I like to share, but on my terms! One of my students this afternoon was at the Berkeley Marina this morning for Leslie’s talk. I asked her if she saw a tall guy with beard waving an iPad around…she said yes!

By: Ira Serkes

Ira Serkes — Sat, 22 May 2010 05:57:52 +0000

Hi Jerry – it only took 9 months for the seed you implanted in my brain (oops .. NSFW metaphor) for me to finally get one. Love it! Sprint has 4G, but when I polled my Realtor friends which carrier is best for the Berkeley Hills, 8 out of 8 said Verizon!

So.. I’ve a Verizon MiFi card AND I’ve locked it with a password. Sharing is nice, but I want to limit access by other to my phone and iPad (yes, got the MiFi because I got the iPad – love how it work on iPhone, Mac & iPad)

By: Jerry Kidd

Jerry Kidd — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:37:09 +0000

Hi Mary Ann-

Good question! I always advise people to make sure that they have updated all their AntiVirus definitions, kept current with Operating Systems updates and patches and otherwise been diligent about maintaining their computers before going online. Period! That holds especially true when using public WiFi hotspots such as can be found at coffee shops.

But, the MiFi uses cellular technology to connect to the Interent. Think of the MiFi as a MODEM that will allow you to share it’s Internet access. Because of that it is inherently safer than public WiFi. You can assign a password to the MiFi’s WiFi connections so that only people you give the password to will be able to access it.

For more info go to: http://budurl.com/Novatel which is the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Best regards,

Jerry

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:59:22 +0000

How are the allowed users computers protected when sharing the mifi?

By: Lou,Broker

Lou,Broker — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:09:33 +0000

You are really clever!

By: karina Caroll

karina Caroll — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:30:49 +0000

I don’t usually comment on this stuff but I gotta say.. nice blog

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By: Jerry Kidd

Jerry Kidd — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:45:18 +0000

Michael- If the printer is WiFi enabled, it should work. I don’t have any WiFi enabled printers, so I can’t check it for you.

Anne- The data fee is the same whether you use an AirCard or the MiFi router…roughly $60.00 per month.

By: Anne Petersen

Anne Petersen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:20:57 +0000

How much is the monthly fee for the wifi aircard service?

By: Michael Dowdy

Michael Dowdy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:25:20 +0000

I have had a Verizon air card for years, but am probably going to change to the wifi. I evidently have a good unlimited plan with Verizon so will stay with it. Can you run a printer through it?