802.11b wireless isp

[jurzdevil]

i recieved a flyer this week for a new isp in my area that has estabolished a wireless network for internet access. it says they use a modified 802.11b network for the wireless part. They claim 11mbps both ways for roughly 50 a month. that is the same i pay for 512/128 dsl and if this wireless option is reliable than i would glady go for it. has anyone heard of this and do you know if it is reliable and capable of what they claim?

their website will be farious.com but it is not up yet

thanks
sean

 

[Tallgeese]

<< their website will be farious.com but it is not up yet >>

think that answers your question

 

[Soybomb]

I was able to view farious.com and it was ugly as could be....

Anyway I think they're talking about their maximum through put, otherwise assuming full strength that a little over 7 T1's worth of bandwidth, and then you're using the full capacity on a channel. Lets say each T1 costs them...ahhh we'll be really cheap and say $600 a month, you're talking about quite a chunk of change to only charge you $50. Also remember you can never be maxed out downloading and upload at the same time. The radio can only transmit or receive at a time, so if you're planning on doing alot of downloading, be warned. How much you notice this seems to vary. Also there is usually an equipment cost of 200-500 dollar too, so plan for that. And it will just suck if its not setup right

All in all, I'd let someone else try it first I think.

 

[spidey07]

Sounds like some folks strung up a few access points and are probably reselling the broadband access they have in their house for 50/mo. hope nobody turns them in.

 

[Tallgeese]

<< I think they're talking about their maximum through put, otherwise assuming full strength that a little over 7 T1's worth of bandwidth, and then you're using the full capacity on a channel. Lets say each T1 costs them...ahhh we'll be really cheap and say $600 a month, you're talking about quite a chunk of change to only charge you $50. >>

NO WAY these chumps are paying for multiple T-1s....LOL

BTW: Just checked out the website. Anyone else think the designer must have a hang-up about/for pee-pees?

 

[Soybomb]

<<

<< I think they're talking about their maximum through put, otherwise assuming full strength that a little over 7 T1's worth of bandwidth, and then you're using the full capacity on a channel. Lets say each T1 costs them...ahhh we'll be really cheap and say $600 a month, you're talking about quite a chunk of change to only charge you $50. >>

NO WAY these chumps are paying for multiple T-1s....LOL

BTW: Just checked out the website. Anyone else think the designer must have a hang-up about/for pee-pees? >>



That was sort of my assumption

Somehow I don't feel as though the network would wow you, just like the local WISP that opened in a rental store

 

[Tallgeese]

<< Sounds like some folks strung up a few access points and are probably reselling the broadband access they have in their house for 50/mo. hope nobody turns them in. >>

if i get to thinkin about 'em on a bad day...LOOK OUT! :|

 

[ProviaFan]

In the area of Indiana, USA, where I live, there is an ISP called Joink which offers wireless service, in addition to frame relay, ISDN, DSL, and dialup (of course not all of these services are available in all towns where they have an office). In the area where I am, they offer only dialup, but about 6 miles to the east, there is a town in which they offer both dialup and wireless (I'm not sure how it is implemented, but it must be some form of 802.11b). According to people who have bought it from them, it works really well if you're in town, but if you're 3 miles away from the central antenna, you'll need a pretty big tower for the antenna, or else the tree leaves will get in the way and eat your packets.
Unfortunately none of these people were very technologically advanced, so they didn't say anything about ping times, but I'd assume that these times would be similar (but slightly higher than) a standard 802.11b wireless network.

 

[jurzdevil]

I gave them a call and they said i am fine with range. Im only about a mile from the tower the transmitter is onso the range is good for me. I think i will wait a month or so to see how they are with uptime and service. They require an 18 month contract so i dont want to sign up if they stink.

 

[Tallgeese]

<< They require an 18 month contract >>

gotta be kiddin me.
no how no way I'd sign up with them.

 

[neuralfx]

<< Sounds like some folks strung up a few access points and are probably reselling the broadband access they have in their house for 50/mo. hope nobody turns them in. >>



thats exactly what they are doing, 802.11b is not the same as a wireless Internet Access solution, check out a real wireless isp,

http://www.air2lan.com


in your case some guys just got an idea to offer access, maybe they had well intentions and just didnt realize what they were talkng about .. or maybe they are trying to screw people .. either way I wouldnt buy into it .. lest they offered a free trial .. heh
-neural