Your WiFi Hotspot provider?

[JavaJoe]

I want to set up free WiFi Internet access in my coffee shop. Who do you use to provide this service, if anyone? Do you just plug in a wireless router into your broadband connection and let everyone use it that can receive it, or do you use a service that restricts users by printing up temporary passwords, etc? Any names/websites of such companies would help a lot, along with what you are paying!

Thanks!

 

[NW JAVA]

I just subscribe to DSL, pluged in a wirless router and stream Wi-Fi for free..

It also allows me to have free streaming music

 

[valcs]

yep

subscribe for net and install an access point and you go... just make sure that your neighbor is not using your service for his customers :grin: and if he does cut a deal with him :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[tlhamzy]

What if DSL not in my neighborhood?

Hi, what if DSL isn't available in your area? Is there another way to get WiFi in the coffee house? Also, I like the idea of free streaming music, do you just hookup computer speakers to the router? To a wireless laptop? I thought I knew about computers but the wireless is greek to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated....

Thanks!

 

[valcs]

wireless

hi, it is not necessary to connect via dsl connection. any fast connection is good. you can think about a wireless like a magic box, which splits your existing connection via air. if you have a modem connection f.e 56kbs and you will have 5 customers using the internet, we are talking about the modem speed from 1980s. if you want to make your customers happy you need a fast connection. the speed of the connection you will need, also depends how big place you have and how many customers use their gizmos to play with the net.

btw how are you connected to the internet now?

 

[NW JAVA]

You could check if your cable company offeres highspeed internet,and that would essentually be the same as dsl.

 

[tlhamzy]

thanks fellas!

I have DSL hree at home, but where I will be opening, SBC doesn't offer it, it's in the foothills just outside of their service area. I will try Comcast Broadband then, and see if they can provide a connection. Thanks for the explanation about how wireless works, very helpful! You two have a great day!!!!! :grin:

 

[NW JAVA]

oh yeah, I plugged the outup from my computor's soundcard to the input of my reciever. It's a mini plug to two rca( red and black) connector. ANy audio place or radioshak has them.

 

[NW JAVA]

and I use winamp to steam the radio stations, it's really easy and good.


http://www.winamp.com/

I use the free player and have been very happy with it....

 

[Coffeedude]

you can also try some of the dish networks, I think that Direct T.V. offers wireless broadband. 8)